It is a very short sword that is used for the final of the bulls. It is a sprat topped penetration near the tip. Short dagger, dagger or knife. Punaleta. In North America is one of the common names of a carnivorous bird. Its scientific name is Lanius ludovicianus, belongs to the family Laniidae, also called Alacaudones. Characterized by inserting their prey (lizards especially) in large spikes or trees or cactus spines.