Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | No | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | occasional (usually not seen) | Ref. | Morton, B., 1979 |
Comments |
Reported from Sharp Island, Hoi Ha Wan, and Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 94637). Also reported from Kei Ling Ha Lo Wai, Sha Ha (Ref. 125515); and Yan Chau Tong (Ref. 129329). Juveniles were recorded from Starfish Bay and Lai Chi Chong (Ref. 125536). Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Although not usually found in fish markets, it is sold in dried seafood stalls as a traditional Chinese medicine (Ref. 128523). Also Ref. 12087, 115213, 119714, 125407. |
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html |