Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | subsistence fisheries | Ref. | Coupal, L., E. Bédard, C. Peguero and I.S. Durante, 1992 |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | No | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Although caught with nets, lines, traps, or harpoons it is rarely consumed. Inspite of its good flavor, it is often returned to the sea probably partly because religious beliefs or taboos associated with it. Also Ref. 3275. |
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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/dr.html |