Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | commercial | Ref. | Pethiyagoda, R., 1991 |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | |
Comments |
Widespread over the lowlands, particularly in coastal waters. Adults are popular food fish. Small individuals are sometimes used for the aquarium trade (Ref. 6028). Also Ref. 4832, 33390, 41236, 45255. |
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html |