This book fills a major gap in natural history literature. For the first time, anglers and naturalists can find all they need to know about fresh water fish in this user-friendly guide to southern Africa's 245 species. All indigenous and introduced species are included, as well as 29 marine and estuarine species commonly found in fresh water habitats. For each species the following information is provided:
Dr Paul Skelton, who was born in Johannesburg, is the curator of fresh water fish at the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology in Grahamstown. He has done extensive work on the systematics and conservation of African fresh water fish and he has published numerous articles and addressed international conferences on these topics. Softcover, 388 pages, 21cm x 13cm.
Very good condition.