Gnathanodon speciosus in Australia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor commercial Ref. Johannes, R.E. and J.W. MacFarlane, 1991
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from Shark Bay (Ref. 115274), W. Australia to Moreton Bay, Qld incl. the W coast, the NW shelf, the N coast and the Gulf of Carpentaria in the N Terr., the NE coast and the G. Barrier Reef (Ref. 7300); also from the Torres Strait Islands (Ref. 13465). Adults uncommon after Southport; juveniles found south to Sydney (Ref. 78751). Museum: LPPL JIF184 (TGT3109). Also Ref. 5978, 33390.

States/Provinces Northern Territory (native), Queensland (native), Western Australia (native)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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