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FAO species catalogue. Vol.16. Groupers of the world (Family Serranidae, Subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date.

Year of publication 1993

Pages 382 + 31 colour plates

Author Heemstra, P.C.; Randall, J.E.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251031258

Series title FAO Fisheries Synopsis

Series number 00145602 - S125Vol.16

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This is the sixteenth issue in the FAO series of worldwide annotated and illustrated catalogues of major groups of organisms that enter marine fisheries. It contains the 159 species in 15 genera known from the serranid subfamily Epinephelinae, including one species new to science. There is an introductory section with general remarks on habitat and fisheries of the family, a glossary of technical terms, an illustrated key to each genus and all species, and a detailed account for all species. Spe cies accounts include an illustration of each species, scientific and vernacular names, and information on habitat, biology, fisheries, size, relevant literature, and distribution. Following the species accounts are a list of nominal species in the subfamily, a table of species by major marine fishing areas, and colour plates. A list of all nominal species and their present allocations is given. The work is fully indexed and there is a comprehensive list of references to pertinent literature.

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Heemstra, P.C.; Randall, J.E.FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (Family Serranidae, Subfamily Epi-Authorsnephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coralgrouper and lyretail species known to date.FAO Fisheries Synopsis. No. 125, Vol. 16. Rome, FAO. 1993.382 p., 522 figs, 31 colour plates.

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