Author: U. de V. Pienaar
First published in 1978, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the Kruger Park's ichthyofauna. Released by the National Parks Board, it serves as a systematic account and checklist of the fresh water fish species inhabiting the park. Detailing various species, including notable ones such as the Zambezi or bull shark, different types of eels like the Madagascar mottled eel and African mottled eel, and the well-known tigerfish. It also covers a range of barbs, catfish, and other indigenous species found within the park's aquatic ecosystems.
Pienaar's work is significant for its detailed documentation of the park's fish species, contributing to the understanding and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in the region. To this day, the publication remains a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts interested in the fresh water ecosystem of southern Africa. Softcover, 91 pages, 24cm x 16cm.
Good, sturdy condition.