Description
Book SynopsisThis up-to-date guide to over 400 species of the fascinating fishes along the coast of southern Africa and features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include useful descriptions and other information enabling easy identification and comparison of similar species. Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa is intended to assist in learning more about the biology and ecology of southern African marine fishes. A perfect companion to exploring the rich diversity of southern African shores.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Fish Names and Classification The Southern African Coast Bony Anatomy; Fish Shape, Size and Colouration Fish Biology People and the Sea Class Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous Fishes&o Subclass Elasmobranchil - Sharks Batoids (Skates, Rays, etc) Subclass Holocephall - Elephantfish & Chimaeras; Class Ostelchthyes: Bony Fishes Subclass Sarcopterygii - Flesh-fin Fishes & A Other Vertebrates Subclass Actinopterygii - Ray-fin Fishes; Glossary & Abbreviations References and Recommended Reading Index.
