| Reference no. | Jereb, P. and C.F.E. Roper (eds.), 2005 |
| Ecosystem | Southern China |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Migrates to shallow waters during mating season, where large numbers of adults gather at depths 40 to 80 m on continental shelf from November to February. Moves to coast during February and March for spawning, which takes place from April to May in wate |