Groupers of the World (Family Serranide, Subfamily Epinephelinae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Grouper, Rockcod, Hind, Coral Grouper and Lyretail Species Known to Date by FAO - FAO Species Catalogue Vol16 Orig

FAO Species Catalogue Vol16 Original edition in book or CD format 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 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 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 9251031258 .