| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | Ma, X., X. Bangxi, W. Yindong and W. Mingxue, 2003 |
| Regulations | protected | Ref. | Wang, S. (ed.), 1998 |
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | Yes | ||
| Saltwater | Yes | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Widely distributed in near seas of China (Ref. 45563, 47843). In 1935, the species appeared in the Yangtze River during late spring and early summer for laying eggs. It was quite abundant at those times. The flesh is excellent and very famous (Ref. 35840). Decline of stocks mainly due to overfishing of the spawning parent and young fish (Ref. 45563). Introduced from its native range to other regions in the country (intensive culture and extensive stocking in ponds and rivers)(Ref. 55380). Also Ref. 35840.
Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 45563). |
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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/ch.html | ||