Cirrhinus molitorella in Hong Kong
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture commercial Ref. Chan, J.C.F., A.H.F. Tsang, S.-M. Yau, T.C.H. Hui, A. Lau, H.H. Tan, B.W. Low, D. Dudgeon and J.H. Liew, 2023
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Reported from rivers, streams, and reservoirs. Imported from Guangzhou and introduced to fish farms in New Territories. Fingerlings are sold as feeder fish. Sometimes released during Buddhist rituals (Ref. 129032). Sold in live fish markets. Commonly consumed in Hong Kong (Ref. 125589). Also Ref. 5258.

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