Recorded from Yalu (Am-nok), Ming, Chefoo River, Yan dang shan and Ping Yang in Zhejiang Province, Ngao-Kiang, China's coast (Ref. 47843) in the Donghai Sea and the Nanhai Sea (Ref. 26563). Inhabits mountain streams of Chekiang in April or May and goes back to the sea in August or September. Introduced from its native range to other regions in the country (stocked in great inland waters) (Ref. 55380). The flesh is delicate food to the natives. Sun dried fish is known as Hiang-Yu or Sian-Yu (Ref. 35840). Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 45563).