| Common name | Kanfla |
| Language | Ga |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Ghana |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Norman, J.R. and F.R. Irvine, 1947 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | The name 'kanfla' is derived from 'ka mli flɔ' (the suds in the stew), because when used in soup it becomes all frothy like soap (Ref. 117367). |