Scatophagus argus in Hong Kong
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export live food
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref. Wilson, K.D.P., 2003
Comments

Reported from Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 94637). Juveniles also reported from Nam Wai (Ref. 125515). The species was observed on 101 to 200 occasions during 400 dive surveys on artificial reefs (Ref. 119494). Widespread in brackish waters, sometimes entering fresh water. Reported from the Lam Tsuen river (Ref. 129476). Sold in live fish markets. Caught using traps (Ref. 125552). Commonly consumed in Hong Kong (Ref. 125589). Seen in the aquarium trade (Ref. 128523). Also Ref. 5258, 129329.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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