<sod>The primary commercial significance of this stonefish is as an [[aquarium]] pet. It is also sold for meat in [[Hong Kong]] markets. It is consumed in the [[Philippines]], especially in [[Chinese restaurants]], and in [[Japan]] as expensive [[sashimi]] cuisine called ''okoze'' (オコゼ).<eod>
<sod>The primary commercial significance of this stonefish is as an [[aquarium]] pet. It is also sold for meat in [[Hong Kong]] markets. It is consumed in the [[Philippines]], especially in [[Chinese restaurants]], and in [[Japan]].　<eod>