Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | commercial | Ref. | Ma, X., X. Bangxi, W. Yindong and W. Mingxue, 2003 |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Nichols, J.T., 1943 |
Comments |
Introduced from its native range to other regions in the country (stocked in great inland waters)(Ref. 55380). Known as "yin-yu" at Tungting lake, priced as a delicacy by the Chinese and served at feasts (Ref. 35840). |
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States/Provinces | Beijing (), Hunan (native) | ||
States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
National Checklist | |||
Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html |