Deep–sea Cartilaginous Fishes of the Indian Ocean. Volume 2. Batoids and Chimaeras.

dc.creatorD.A. Ebert ;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division
dc.date2023-04-27T11:40:22Z
dc.date2023-04-27T11:40:22Z
dc.date2014
dc.date2020-11-09T20:28:37.0000000Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T23:25:33Z
dc.descriptionThis volume is a comprehensive, fully illustrated Catalogue of the Deep–sea Batoids and Chimaeras of the Indian Ocean, encompassing FAO Fishing Areas 51 and 57, and that portion of Area 47 off South Africa from about 18° 42’E to 30° 00’E. The present volume includes 4 orders, 10 families, 28 genera, and 78 species of batoid and chimaera–like fishes occurring in the Indian Ocean Deep–sea. The Catalogue includes a section on standard measurements for batoids and chimaeras with associated terms. It provides accounts for all orders, families, and genera and all keys to taxa are fully illustrated. A species representative of each genus is also provided and includes: valid modern names and original citation of the species; synonyms; the English, French, and Spanish FAO names for the species; a lateral view and often other useful illustrations; field marks; diagnostic features; distribution, including a GIS map; habitat; biology; size; interest to fisheries and human impact; local names when available; a remarks sections; and literature. The volume is fully indexed and also includes sections on terminology and measurements including an extensive glossary, a list of species by FAO Statistical Areas, a glossary, and a dedicated bibliography.
dc.format129 pp
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.identifier978-92-5-108452-6
dc.identifier1020-8682
dc.identifierhttps://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/I3888E
dc.identifierhttp://www.fao.org/3/a-i3888e.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/281089
dc.languageEnglish
dc.relationFAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes
dc.relation1020-8682
dc.rightsFAO
dc.titleDeep–sea Cartilaginous Fishes of the Indian Ocean. Volume 2. Batoids and Chimaeras.
dc.titleDeep–sea Cartilaginous Fishes of the Indian Ocean. Volume 2. Batoids and Chimaeras.
dc.titleFAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. No. 8, Vol. 2.
dc.titleFAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. No. 8, Vol. 2.
dc.typeBook (series)

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