Where are these fishes found?

Representatives of the family occur in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide.

Are groupers part of Serranidae?

Groupers were historically included, but taxonomic revisions have split Epinephelinae (groupers) out from Serranidae.

What higher-order group do they belong to?

They belong to the order Perciformes.

How many species did the family historically include?

The family used to contain about 450 species in 65 genera before taxonomic revisions.

Is the family currently more or less speciose after revisions?

It is now much less speciose as a consequence of those taxonomic revisions.

Does the family include anthias?

Anthias (Anthiadinae) were formerly included but have been split out.

Does the source state specific species present now?

No; the source discusses historical composition and subsequent taxonomic splits but does not list current species.

Where to See Grouper/Basslets While Diving

Q: Were other groups split from Serranidae?

Yes; Epinephelinae (groupers), Grammistini (soapfish), and Anthiadinae (anthias) were split out.

Serranidae is a family of marine fish in the order Perciformes. The family historically included about 450 species in 65 genera, encompassing some sea basses and groupers; taxonomic revisions have since split out Epinephelinae (groupers), Grammistini (soapfish), and Anthiadinae (anthias), leaving the family less speciose. Representatives occur in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide.

The strongest linked planning options currently surface around destinations such as Caye Caulker, San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Belize, Bayahibe and Dominicus and countries such as Spain, Belize, France for divers building trips around grouper/bassletses.