Occurrence | introduced | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental/live food | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Occur in various streams and rivers. Breeding populations of wild-types were reported from Tan Shan River. Introduced via the aquarium trade. Usually sold as live fish food and is also released during Buddhist rituals (Ref. 129032). |
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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/hk.html |