{"product_id":"9781775845317","title":"Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa : A Complete Guide by Paul Skelton","description":"Well over 300 freshwater fish species found in the region's rivers; lakes and dams feature in this fully revised third edition of Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa. Updated and expanded; this definitive guide includes newly described species; the latest taxonomic changes; new photographs and illustrations; and updated distribution maps. An in-depth introduction; supported by explanatory illustrations and photographs; covers: A short history of fish science in the region. Ecoregions in which species occur. Anatomy; biology and ecology of fishes. Human impacts on fishes. Conservation status. New understanding of evolutionary relationships between different fish groups. The book also includes: Succinct descriptions of large taxonomic groups of fish; with global distribution charts. Detailed species accounts covering size; identification features; distribution; biology; ecology; conservation; and uses by humans. Full-colour illustrations and up-to-date distribution maps for each species. An invaluable tool for anglers; students and academics in the field; and conservationists. Sales points: Comprehensive guide to southern Africa's freshwater fishes. Latest scientific information. Accurate and detailed full-colour illustrations. Highlights diagnostic features for easy identification.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303654863221,"sku":"9781775845317","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781775845317.jpg?v=1762794655","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781775845317","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}