This field guide is a guide to the identification of sharks and rays of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including information on their morphology, feeding habits, habitats, distribution, economic value, and conservation measures.
This guide provides identification keys and species accounts for sharks and rays in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. It includes technical terms, measurements, and illustrated keys for families and species. The guide is based on field surveys and literature reviews, and covers 49 sharks and 45 batoids, with 44 sharks and 33 batoids fully treated. It was prepared under FAO’s Species Identification and Data Programme and funded by PERSGA and Japanese Government funds.
Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
A total of 49 sharks and 45 batoids are listed.
It facilitates the identification of elasmobranch species in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.