Cyprinus megalophthalmus in China
Point map (Cyprinus megalophthalmus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence endemic
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations protected Ref. Wang, S. (ed.), 1998
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from the Er Hai Lake (Mekong basin) in Yunnan. Regulations on the development of Erhai Lake has been made, thus the lake is closed to fishing 4 months a year (Ref. 45563).

Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 45563).

States/Provinces Yunnan (endemic)
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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