Oligoplites saurus in Dominican Rp
Point map (Oligoplites saurus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
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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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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