Plectorhinchus mediterraneus in Mauritania
Point map (Plectorhinchus mediterraneus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor commercial Ref. FAO, 1994
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Particularly abundant in shallow water, it represents 60 to 70% of the captured species in LĂ©vrier Bay. Its size and abundace make it a fish of commercial interest but it is not esteemed by the Mauritanian consumers (Ref. 5377).

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mr.html
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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