The Epinephelinae serranids are comprised of about 159 species in 15 genera and are represented in all oceans. |
As noted above, the serranids are the largest group in terms of species numbers. |
The family contains about 450 species of serranids in 64 genera, including the sea basses and the groupers. |
The groupers, hinds and many related serranids are well-known for their rather unusual reproductive styles. |
Conservation measures that are targeted specifically at protecting serranids and take into account their reproductive traits have proven successful. |
In addition, clinids, serranids, sciaenids, pomadasyids, and pleuronectiformes were noted at lower abundance. |