'A culmination of more than 25 years of work, this is a fish-Identification lover's bible!' G Magazine In this essential guide for collectors and lay fish enthusiasts, more than 1500 remarkable acrylic on watercolour paper illustrations portray every family of fishes ever recorded from Australian waters. The names of all known species are listed alongside detailed information of each families' taxonomy, biology, characteristics and distribution. In addition this volume includes- - a summary of fish evolution and geological history - fish distribution, fisheries and conservation details - detailed fish anatomy and physiology - a useful glossary and index that includes common and scientific names 'A scholarly, exquisite, surprising volume, a catch for a collector.' Australian
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1761040545
ISBN13:9781761040542
Release Date:February 2021
Publisher:Penguin (Au Adult)
Length:832 Pages
Weight:6.94 lbs.
Dimensions:2.3" x 9.5" x 10.2"
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