Pp. xii, 210; 137 text-figures (mostly fine black-and-white photos, some maps). Publisher's original turquoise green cloth, lettered in silver on the spine, and with a fish motif on the front cover, 4to. This work presents 290 species of fish belong to 120 genera and 40 families. One new family of catfish, three new genera and 25 new species are described in this monograph. This work is based o…
This book is dedicated to the Silver bream, a fish too long neglected by anglers, wildlife enthusiasts and science. In fact, this is the first book ever devoted to this freshwater fish. Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard introduces the biology of the silver bream, angling for this fish, and its diverse social quirks and values