FAO species catalogue: An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the herrings, sardines, pilchards, sprats, shads, anchovies, and wolfherrings

The present volume includes comprising 4 families, 81 genera and some 355 species, contributing to more than a quarter of the world fish catch. It comprises an introductory section with general remarks on the systematics, habitat and fisheries of the family, a glossary of technical terms used, illus...

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Main Author: Whitehead, Peter James Palmer
Format: Book
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Published: Rome United Nations Development Programme 1988
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Institutions: Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ
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Summary:The present volume includes comprising 4 families, 81 genera and some 355 species, contributing to more than a quarter of the world fish catch. It comprises an introductory section with general remarks on the systematics, habitat and fisheries of the family, a glossary of technical terms used, illustrated keys to genera and species, and detailed accounts on all species. Species accounts include drawing, scientific and vernacular names, information on habitat, biology and fisheries, and a distribution map.