Trichiurus lepturus in Oman
Point map (Trichiurus lepturus) | 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 Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Constitutes a significant portion of the Oman demersal catch, amounting to about 4000 to 7000 tons. Equates to 50 percent of total trawler catch and 30 percent of total demersal catch. Edible. Caught using bottom trawls. Has potential as raw material for surimi (Ref. 9773). Also Ref. 6181.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mu.html
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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