Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa

Description:

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.