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Poss, S.G. 1999. Scorpaenidae. Scorpionfishes. Pages 2291-2352 in Carpenter, K.E., and V.H. Niem, eds. FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 4. Bony fishes part 2 (Mugilidae to Carangidae). Fisheries and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rome, Italy.
Reference Details:
Reference Number: 14095
Type: Book Chapter
Author: Poss, S.G.
Date (year): 1999
Book Title: FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 4. Bony fishes part 2 (Mugilidae to Carangidae).
Editor: Carpenter, K.E., and V.H. Niem
Edition:
Chapter Title:Scorpaenidae. Scorpionfishes.
Publisher:Fisheries and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher Location:Rome, Italy
Volume:
Pages: 2291-2352
URL: http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/x2400e/x2400e00.htm
Keywords: Pterois volitans, lionfish
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