Gnathanodon speciosus in Oman
Point map (Gnathanodon speciosus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance of potential interest Ref. Al-Abdessalaam, T.Z.S., 1995
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

No separate statistics available, but is reported under carangids, averaging 3500 tons annually. Potential yield estimates range from 5 to 6 thousand tons. Caught using handlines, gillnets, and bottom trawls (Ref. 9773).

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