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Sharks of the World. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of Shark species know to date.

Volume 2. Bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (Heterodontformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes)

Year of publication 2001

Pages 269

Author Compagno, L.V.J.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251045437

Series title FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes

Series number 1020-8682 - No. 01 Vol.2

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This is the second volume of an extensively rewritten, revised, and updated version of the original FAO Catalogue of Sharks of theWorld. The present volume reviews all 15 families 25 genera and 57 species of living bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (orders Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes), that is, the non-carcharhinoid galeomorph sharks, including certain well-established but currently undescribed species mainly from Australia. It gives accounts for all orders, fami lies and genera and all keys to taxa are fully illustrated. Information under each species account includes: valid modern names and original citation of the species (or subspecies); synonyms; the English, French, and Spanish FAO Names for the species; a lateral view and often other useful illustrations; field marks; diagnostic features; distribution, including a GIS map; habitat; biology; size; interest to fisheries and human impact; local names when available; a remarks section when n ecessary; and literature. The volume is fully indexed and also includes sections on terminology and measurements including an extensive glossary, a list of species by FAO Statistical Areas, an appendix on shark preservation, and a dedicated bibliography.

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Compagno, L.J.V.Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date.Volume 2. Bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes andOrectolobiformes).FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. No. 1, Vol. 2. Rome, FAO. 2001. 269p.

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