Occurrence | introduced | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | never/rarely | Ref. | |
Regulations | no regulations | Ref. | |
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Known from Al-Ahsa Oasis and adjacent Al Asfar Lake in eastern province, coastal wetlands in Salwa, north of Qatif and south of Jubail. Valuable for aquarium trade in the ornamental fish industry (Ref. 129076). |
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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/sa.html |