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Explore the depths of the Amazon River Basin with the 'Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas.' This comprehensive resource is your ultimate companion for understanding the rich diversity of freshwater fish species in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. With over 3,000 fish species identified across 564 genera, this guide sheds light on notable aquatic inhabitants, including piranhas and electric eels, alongside rare gems like the majestic pirarucu, the largest scaled freshwater fish worldwide.
Crafted by over fifty renowned scientists, this expertly curated guide provides detailed descriptions and precise identification keys that cater to both avid fish enthusiasts and professional ichthyologists. Richly illustrated with 700 detailed drawings and 190 vibrant color photos, plus 500 distribution maps, this field guide ensures you have all necessary tools at your fingertips to identify the fascinating fish of Greater Amazonia. Furthermore, an extensive illustrated glossary enhances your understanding of the terms used throughout the book.
Ideal for researchers, conservationists, and nature lovers alike, this definitive guide is essential for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of the intricate freshwater life within the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas. With new insights into fish taxonomy, species richness, and ecological roles, the 'Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas' is a cornerstone for marine biodiversity studies.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691170749. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2018. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691170749
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The Amazon and Orinoco basins in northern South America are home to the highest concentration of freshwater fish species on earth, with more than 3,000 species allotted to 564 genera. Amazonian fishes include piranhas, electric eels, freshwater stingrays, a myriad of beautiful small-bodied tetras and catfishes, and the largest scaled freshwater fish in the world, the pirarucu. Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas provides descriptions and identification keys for all the known genera of fishes that inhabit Greater Amazonia, a vast and still mostly remote region of tropical rainforests, seasonally flooded savannas, and meandering lowland rivers. The guide's contributors include more than fifty expert scientists. They summarize the current state of knowledge on the taxonomy, species richness, and ecology of these fish groups, and provide references to relevant literature for species-level identifications. This richly illustrated guide contains 700 detailed drawings, 190 color photos, and 500 distribution maps, which cover all genera. An extensive and illustrated glossary helps readers with the identification keys.
The first complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas, this comprehensive guide is essential for anyone interested in the freshwater life inhabiting this part of the world. * First complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon and Orinoco basins* Contributors include more than fifty experts* Identification keys and distribution maps for all genera*190 stunning color photos *700 detailed line drawings* Extensive and illustrated glossary
Crafted by over fifty renowned scientists, this expertly curated guide provides detailed descriptions and precise identification keys that cater to both avid fish enthusiasts and professional ichthyologists. Richly illustrated with 700 detailed drawings and 190 vibrant color photos, plus 500 distribution maps, this field guide ensures you have all necessary tools at your fingertips to identify the fascinating fish of Greater Amazonia. Furthermore, an extensive illustrated glossary enhances your understanding of the terms used throughout the book.
Ideal for researchers, conservationists, and nature lovers alike, this definitive guide is essential for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of the intricate freshwater life within the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas. With new insights into fish taxonomy, species richness, and ecological roles, the 'Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas' is a cornerstone for marine biodiversity studies.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691170749. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2018. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691170749
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The Amazon and Orinoco basins in northern South America are home to the highest concentration of freshwater fish species on earth, with more than 3,000 species allotted to 564 genera. Amazonian fishes include piranhas, electric eels, freshwater stingrays, a myriad of beautiful small-bodied tetras and catfishes, and the largest scaled freshwater fish in the world, the pirarucu. Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas provides descriptions and identification keys for all the known genera of fishes that inhabit Greater Amazonia, a vast and still mostly remote region of tropical rainforests, seasonally flooded savannas, and meandering lowland rivers. The guide's contributors include more than fifty expert scientists. They summarize the current state of knowledge on the taxonomy, species richness, and ecology of these fish groups, and provide references to relevant literature for species-level identifications. This richly illustrated guide contains 700 detailed drawings, 190 color photos, and 500 distribution maps, which cover all genera. An extensive and illustrated glossary helps readers with the identification keys.
The first complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas, this comprehensive guide is essential for anyone interested in the freshwater life inhabiting this part of the world. * First complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon and Orinoco basins* Contributors include more than fifty experts* Identification keys and distribution maps for all genera*190 stunning color photos *700 detailed line drawings* Extensive and illustrated glossary