Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa - A Complete Guide (Paperback, Updated & Expanded)

Well over 300 freshwater fish species found in the region’s rivers, lakes and dams feature in this fully revised third edition of Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa. Updated and expanded, this definitive guide includes newly described species, the latest taxonomic changes, new photographs and illustrations, and updated distribution maps.

An in-depth introduction, supported by explanatory illustrations and photographs, covers:

• a short history of fish science in the region
• ecoregions in which species occur
• anatomy, biology and ecology of fishes
• human impacts on fishes
• conservation status
• new understanding of evolutionary relationships between different fish groups.

The book also includes:

• succinct descriptions of large taxonomic groups of fish, with global distribution charts
• detailed species accounts covering size, identification features, distribution, biology, ecology, conservation, and uses by humans
• full-colour illustrations and up-to-date distribution maps for each species.

An invaluable tool for anglers, students and academics in the field, and conservationists

General

Imprint:	Struik Nature
Release date:	October 2024
Authors:	Paul Skelton
Dimensions:	210 x 149 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	464
Edition:	Updated & Expanded
ISBN-13:	978-1-77584-531-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > General Books > Promotion > New Reads Books > Promotion > Green Friday > Natural History Books > Promotion > Green Friday > Wildlife
LSN:	1-77584-531-1
Barcode:	9781775845317

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