Siganus canaliculatus in Hong Kong
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref. Lam, K., A.W.Y. Leung, B. Morton and P. Hodgson, 2008
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export live food
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance abundant (always seen in some numbers) Ref. Wilson, K.D.P., 2003
Comments

CAS-SU 27898, 6: 107-182 mm. Reported from Cape D'Aguialr (Ref. 33067); Sharp Island, and Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 94637). Also reported from Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 119714, 125586); Yan Chau Tong (Ref. 129329); and along the north coast of Lantau Island (Ref. 126090). Juveniles were recorded from Ma Shi Chau, Starfish Bay, Three Fathoms Cove, and Lai Chi Chong (Ref. 125536). Few individuals were also recorded from a submarine cave in Conic Island (Ref. 125576). Sometimes enter brackish waters, eventually rivers and streams. Reported from the Sup Long stream in Lantau Island (Ref. 129476). Sold in live fish markets (Ref. 125552). Caught using hooks and lines, traps, and nets (Ref. 125552). Also Ref. 1419, 12087, 125407, 126271, 128523.

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(e.g. 9948)
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