Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | subsistence fisheries | Ref. | Coupal, L., E. Bédard, C. Peguero and I.S. Durante, 1992 |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | No | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Fished throughout the year in some localities. Caught with nets, occasionally with hooks. Because of its bad flavor, disagreeable smell, and hard skin, it is rarely consumed. The catch is skinned and eaten salted, filleted, or smoked. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html |