Plectropomus leopardus in Hong Kong
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref. Lee, C. and Y. Sadovy, 1998
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export ornamental/live food
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance fairly common (chances are about 50%) Ref. Wilson, K.D.P., 2003
Comments

Reported from Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 94637); Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 125586); and Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 129329). Also reported near coral areas in Kat O, Crescent Island, Port Island, and Grass Island (Ref. 128523). The species was observed on 11 to 100 occasions during 400 dive surveys on artificial reefs (Ref. 119494). Found in live fish markets (Ref. 27253, 40944). Commonly consumed in Hong Kong (Ref. 125589). Also Ref. 4787, 5222, 12087.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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