| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | Ma, X., X. Bangxi, W. Yindong and W. Mingxue, 2003 |
| Regulations | protected | Ref. | Wang, S. (ed.), 1998 |
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Occurs in Heilongjiang River system (Ref. 44306). Also includes lower reaches of Songhuajiang and Wusuli Rivers (Ref. 45563). Stocks declining due to overfishing (Ref. 45563). A cultured fish, introduced from its native range to other regions in the country (extensive stocking in great inland waters) (Ref. 55380). Also Ref. 6376, 31517.
Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 45563). |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html | ||