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The Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa
Phil Heemstra
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Description for The Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa
Paperback. A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species. Num Pages: 488 pages, Colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFM; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1188.
This 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.
This 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.
Product Details
Publisher
NISC (Pty) Ltd (National Inquiry Services Centre) South Africa
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
1181g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Grahamstown, South Africa
ISBN
9781920033019
SKU
V9781920033019
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Phil Heemstra
Phil and Elaine Heemstra are based at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity in Grahamstown, and they have collaborated on numerous scientific publications. They have co-written the text and all paintings in the book are by Elaine. Phil is a leading International authority on marine fishes and was co-editor (with Margaret Smith) of the comprehensive Smiths' Sea Fishes. As ... Read more
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