Acanthopagrus pacificus in Japan
Point map (Acanthopagrus pacificus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Type locality, purchased in Okinawa Central Fish Market, and according to the fish buyer was taken from Iriomote Island, NSMT-P 93818 (holotype of Acanthopagrus pacificus, 34.8 cm SL, female). Occurs only in estuaries of the Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 559). Also Ref. 9902.

Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 94887).

States/Provinces Okinawa (native)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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