Definition of "serranid"

The groupers, hinds and many related serranids are well-known for their rather unusual reproductive styles.

2000, Yvonne Sadovy, Andrew S. Cornish, Reef Fishes of Hong Kong, page 46

Conservation measures that are targeted specifically at protecting serranids and take into account their reproductive traits have proven successful.

2007, Gene S. Helfman, Fish Conservation, page 46

As noted above, the serranids are the largest group in terms of species numbers.

2008, J. S. Kenny, The Biological Diversity of Trinidad and Tobago: A Naturalist's Notes, page 72