Threadfins of the world (family Polynemidae)
Subtitle: an annotated and illustrated catalogue of polynemid species known to date
By: by Hiroyuki Motomura.
Contributors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Series: FAO species catalogue for fishery purposes,; no. 3
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; FAO
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Rome
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
Subjects: Polynemidae -- Classification.; Polynemidae -- Identification.
Genres: Classification.; Identification.
Description: Describes 41 species belonging to 8 genera. Introductory section includes 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 color plates.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-108) and index.
"FIR/Cat.3."