Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | Lee, C. and Y. Sadovy, 1998 |
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 |
Reported from Sharp Island, Hoi Ha Wan, Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 94637); and Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 129329). Juveniles were also reported from Nam Wai (Ref. 125515). The species was observed more than 200 occasions during 400 dive surveys on artificial reefs (Ref. 119494). Sometimes enter brackish waters, eventually rivers and streams. Reported from the Mui Wo and Sup Long streams in Lantau Island (Ref. 129476). Cultured in floating cages (Ref. 12087). Sold in live fish markets (Ref. 125552). Also Ref. 55, 128523. |
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html |