Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in Hong Kong
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref. Lai, N.-W., 2023
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export live food
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Rare. Reported from Shelter Island. Only a single individual was observed, hiding in boulders near coral areas. Occurrence in Hong Kong is possibly due to escape from aquaculture farms, or intentional release for religious rituals (Ref. 128523). Sold in live fish markets (Ref. 125552). Also Ref. 27253.

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