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One of those must-have publications, “Smith’s Sea Fishes” by Margaret Smith and Phillip Heemstra, in collaboration with a team of 72 distinguished ichthyologists from 15 different countries. This unique and superbly authoritative scientific reference and identification guide to the marine fish found in the oceans around southern Africa describes over 2100 species, with detailed diagnostic features, distribution data, biological notes and more than 1500 superb colour illustrations as well as b&w sketches to help with accurate identification. The book also includes chapters on fish anatomy, biology, nomenclature and the region’s oceanography, making it one of the most authoritative resource for ichthyologists, naturalists, anglers and anyone studying or exploring the rich diversity of southern African marine fish life. Very good condition. A mammoth work of 1045 pages in hardcover, 29cm x 22cm.