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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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service
1992
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/20500 |
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 thewestern North Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea are included. (PDF file contains 30 pages.) |
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