Rhincodon typus in Maldives
Point map (Rhincodon typus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations protected Ref. CITES, 2003
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Full regulation since 1995 under Environment Law 4/93 in view of the declining population attributed to the local fishery, important function in aggregating tuna schools, high value for ecotourism and the comparative low value of its fishery products (Ref. 48696). Also Ref. 247, 5579, 33390, 43278.

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mv.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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