Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Australia [Paperback]

G.R. Allen (Author), S.H. Midgley (Author), M. Allen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0730754863 | ISBN-13: 978-0730754862 | Publication Date: January 2002

From tiny gobies to the giant barramundi, this book provides in-dept coverage of nearly 300 species- every fish known to inhabit fresh water on the Australian continent. Every species is illustrated in colour with additional hints for rapid identification and a concise summary of biological knowledge. This handsome volume is an essential reference for scientists, aquarists, fishermen , and every person who appreciates Australia's extraordinary natural heritage.

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About the Author

G.R. Allen Senior Team Leader for Conservation International and author of over 300 scientific articles and 28 books, headed the Internationally recognized team of authors. Dr Allen is an international authority on both freshwater and coral reef fishes of the Australia-New Guinea region.

S.H. 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.

M. Allen is a marine biologist, terrestrial botanist and skilled photographer. He is currently involved in the production of natural history guidebooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 410 pages
• Publisher: Western Australian Museum (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0730754863
• ISBN-13: 978-0730754862
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,415,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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