Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | commercial | Ref. | |
Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | FAO Fishery Information, Data and Statistics Service, 1993 |
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | No | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | live food | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Wilson, K.D.P., 2003 |
Comments |
Reported from Sharp Island, Hoi Ha Wan, and Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 94637). Juveniles also reported from Ma Shi Chau, Starfish Bay, Three Fathoms Cove, and Lai Chi Chong (Ref. 125536). The species was observed on 101 to 200 occasions during 400 dive surveys on artificial reefs (Ref. 119494). One of the most popular cultured species in Hong Kong (Ref. 12092) and in floating cages (Ref. 12075). Also Ref. 2115. |
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/wq.html |