Bothus lunatus in Dominican Rp
Point map (Bothus lunatus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance subsistence fisheries Ref. Coupal, L., E. Bédard, C. Peguero and I.S. Durante, 1992
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Although caught with nets, lines, traps, or harpoons it is rarely consumed. Inspite of its good flavor, it is often returned to the sea probably partly because religious beliefs or taboos associated with it. Also Ref. 3275.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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