The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

An authoritative and comprehensive reference book on the marine fishes found in the coastal waters of southern Africa. First published in 1949, it was compiled by the South African ichthyologist JLB Smith with illustrations (many by his wife Margaret M Smith) and became a foundational work in the study of the region’s fish fauna. The book systematically describes hundreds of marine fish species - covering sharks, rays, bony fishes and more - with detailed taxonomic information, physical descriptions, scientific names, and illustrations to help with accurate identification. It also includes introductory chapters on fish anatomy, biology, nomenclature and the oceanography of the southern African marine environment, making it useful both for scientists and anglers alike. As a widely-recognised classic in ichthyology, the work has influenced later field guides and comprehensive compendiums of fish in the region and remains an important historical reference for anyone studying or exploring the rich fish diversity of southern African seas. Good, sturdy condition. Large hardcover, 28.5cm x 23cm, 550 pages.