- 1990 edition. 507 pages
- Published by University of Hawaii Press. Hawaii.
- Hardcover with dust jacket,. Illustrated boards. Large heavy book - approx A4 size.
- Very good condition. Minor shelf wear to dust jacket.
Illustrated and Indexed.
Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea is a long overdue compendium of one of the world's richest biotic provinces. This lavishly illustrated volume provides exhaustive coverage of 1,111 species, or more than 90 per cent of the region's reef fishes.
Every species is illustrated and an added bonus is provided in the form of photographic coverage of the juvenile, female and male in species that vary in colour according to their developmental stage or sex. This feature is especially vital for identifying the members of the large wrasse and parrotfish families.
Besides the wide array of underwater and diagnostic laboratory photographs the book contains seven plates painted by talented natural history artist Roger Swainston.
The result is a reference book that will enable even a beginning layman to identify most of the region's reef fishes. Divers, anglers, underwater naturalists, and professional biologists are equally catered for. Although reef fishes are the primary focus of the book, a special section on billfishes, tunas, and mackerels is included especially for anglers.
Please Note: Because of the size and weight of the book $ 5 has been included in the normal price to help cover the additional packaging and postage cost.
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