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Threadfins of the World (Family Polynemidae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the polynemid species know to date

Year of publication 2004

Pages 117 + 6 color plates

Author Motomura, H.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251051283

Series title FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes

Series number 1020-8682 - No. 03

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This is the third release of the new FAO series of worldwide annotated and illustrated catalogues of major groups of organisms that enter marine fisheries. The present volume on the family Polynemidae includes 41 species belonging to 8 genera. 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. Species 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 family, a table of species by major marine fishing areas, and colour plates.

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Motomura, H. Threadfins of the world (family Polynemidae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of polynemid species known to date. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. No. 3. Rome, FAO. 2004. 117p. 6 colour plates.

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