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Description
From tiny gobies to the giant barramundi, this comprehensive volume provides in-depth coverage of nearly 300 species – every fish known to inhabit freshwater on the Australian continent. Stunning illustrations in full colour, with additional hints for rapid identification, complement the concise summary of biological knowledge.
Each species has a colour image, distribution map, details on general features and identification as well as habitat and status information.
The book is divided into three major family sections: families containing species that are primarily confined to fresh waters or at least are dependent on fresh water for part of the life cycle; secondly, the families containing species that are basically marine or estuarine, but are sometimes found in fresh water; and last, the families containing introduced species. The families in each of the three sections are arranged following the natural (phylogenetic) evolutionary order.
This spectacular guide is an essential reference for scientists, aquarists, fishers and every person who appreciates Australia’s extraordinary natural heritage.
Features
- Colour images and details of 300+ species
- Distribution maps
- Status and habitat information
Reviews
"The guide is an excellent reference for biologists, aquaculturists, students and fish hobbyists."
CAB International, 2003
"This book is a handsome addition to the literature on Australia's freshwater fish fauna."
Nature Australia, Autumn 2003
". . . If you are into native Australian fishes, this is a great (and lets face it the only) book. Highly recommended.
Aquaculture Asia (April-June 2002, V.7 no.2)
"If there be room on the shelf (or the backpack) for only one book on Australian freshwater fishes, without a doubt, that space should be reserved for Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Australia."
Copeia, 2002, no.4
“Now the diversity, elegance and curiosity of our freshwater fish is available to every Australian in the first truly comprehensive and portable Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Australia.”
The Guardian (Swan Hill, Vic) 21 May 2002
“Beautifully illustrated, simply and clearly presented, this excellent book covers not only every imaginable fresh water fish, but quite a few of the more interesting estuarine species. A very valuable addition to the literature on Australian fish species.”
Professional Fisherman Dec 2002
“. . . an excellent reference.”
Patrick Francis (Australian Landcare Dec 2002)
Author Information
The Internationally recognised team of authors is headed by Gerald Allen, Senior Team Leader for Conservation International and author of over 300 scientific articles and 28 books. Dr Allen is an international authority on both freshwater and coral reef fishes of the Australia-New Guinea region.
Hamar Midgley received an honorary Doctor of Science for his contributions in the fields of fish biology and ecology. He was appointed member of the General Division of the Order of Australia for his studies of native freshwater fishes.
Mark Allen is a marine biologist, terrestrial botanist and skilled photographer. He is currently involved in the production of natural history guidebooks.
Related Titles
Freshwater Fishes of North-Eastern Australia
Australian Seafood Handbook (Domestic Species) - An Identification Guide to Domestic Species
The Waterbug Book - A Guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Temperate Australia
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