Glossogobius giuris in Sri Lanka
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref.
Comments

Primarily an estuarine fish and appears to require brackish or salt water to breed, although the number of landlocked populations suggests that breeding in fresh water is possible. Common in rivers and very common in the dry zone rivers and tanks. Also Ref. 41236.

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National Checklist
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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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