| 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 | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Known from the Yellow River (Ref. 12218) and from the the Yangtze River system: in the lower reaches of the Jinshajiang (below Shigu), Mingjiang, Tuojiang, Jialingjiang, Qujiang, and Wujiang rivers (Ref. 45259). A popular cultured fish, introduced from its native range to other regions in the country (extensive stocking in reservoirs and ponds) (Ref. 55380). Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 45563). Known from Shanghai City, Yichang and Xiangxi of Hubei Province, and also Sichuan Province (Ref. 4743). Also Ref. 4537, 31517, 36732, 45563, 47439. |
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| States/Provinces | Hubei (native), Jiangxi (native), Shanghai (native), Sichuan (native) | ||
| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html | ||