Field Guide to the Searobins (Prionotus and Bellator) in the Western North Atlantic

Species identifications of Prionotus and Bellator are often difficult under field conditions owing to the large number of species and their overlapping taxonomic characteristics. This key is intended to provide a simplified, accurate means to identify adult searobins greater than 10 cm standard leng...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Russell, Mike, Grace, Mark, Gutherz, Elmer J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service 1992
Subjects:
Ecology
Fisheries
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://aquaticcommons.org/2708/
http://spo.nwr.noaa.gov/tr107.pdf
http://aquaticcommons.org/2708/1/tr107.pdf
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Summary:Species identifications of Prionotus and Bellator are often difficult under field conditions owing to the large number of species and their overlapping taxonomic characteristics. This key is intended to provide a simplified, accurate means to identify adult searobins greater than 10 cm standard length. All recognized species from the western North Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea are included. (PDF file contains 30 pages.)

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