occurence |
native |
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importance |
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Ref. |
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aquaculture |
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Ref. |
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regulations |
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Ref. |
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freshwater |
No |
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brackish |
No |
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saltwater |
Yes |
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live export |
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bait |
No |
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game/sport |
No |
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abundance |
abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
Ref. |
Chan, A.L.K., K.K. Chan, C.L.S. Choi, D. McCorry, M.W. Lee and P.J. Ang, 2005 |
comments |
One of the most important species in Hong Kong. Can occur anywhere corals are able to survive. Found encrusting in small colonies in southern waters, but can form massive heads in more favorable water conditions (Ref. 130769). Known from Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 124794) and Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 127094). Also known from Tung Ping Chau, Sharp Island, and Sham Wan (Ref. 125433). C: Refs. 121111, 124794, 125433, 127094; M: Refs. 848, 121111. |
C = country distribution; M = map distribution; O = occurrence data; R = regional distribution |
States/Provinces |
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States/Provinces Complete? |
No |
National Checklist |
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country information |
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html |