Field Guide to Tropical Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific

Author: Gerald R. Allen
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462921884
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 657

Book Description
Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years. The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia--including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. A must-have reference for divers, marine biologists, ecologists, commercial fisheries and sports anglers, this book includes a comprehensive identification guide to the families of reef fishes, with a definitive index. An informative and detailed Introduction includes area coverage; faunal composition; biology, behavior and ecology of reef fishes; classification of fishes, and much more. Originally published as Marine Fishes of South-East Asia, this edition contains numerous revisions in nomenclature affecting both the scientific Latin names and common names of the region's fishes. In all cases these have been made to reflect the current universally-accepted terminology. The common names in this book are the result of a recent initiative undertaken by the Australian Government and Seafood Services Australia. Each species is depicted in detailed, full-color illustrations by noted marine artists Roger Swainston and Jill Ruse, including over 35 new species. In many cases, the illustrations show both male and female examples. With more than 2,000 illustrations and 29 color photographs, this definitive field guide will continue to be an invaluable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific (2nd Edition)

Author: Matthias Bergbauer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081349
Category : Coral reef fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
The Indo-Pacific region is the dream destination for all SCUBA divers and snorkellers. The coral reefs in this region are bursting with marine life and are home to more animal species than any other diving spot in the world--more than 40 per cent of all coral reef fishes known worldwide. Added to this, the waters are crystal-clear, giving the best chance of viewing the underwater stars. Top-quality, close-up photographs of each species (in some cases including juvenile or sub-adult variants) are accompanied by detailed information listing identifying features, size, biology, and distribution. The introductory section focuses on specific types of behaviour, such as mimicry, cleaning stations, and the symbiotic relationships between various species. The species descriptions that follow are grouped in three chapters on fishes, invertebrates, and reptiles and sea mammals. Covering Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Melanesia, Micronesia, the Philippines, Polynesia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and describing over 800 species, this book is an invaluable identification guide.

Reef Fish Identification

Author: Paul Humann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
The diversity, quantity and vitality of fish life in the seas that bathe the Galapagos archipelago is every bit as dramatic as the exotic wildlife above! Completely updated with many new photos added. A much improved identification book for one of the world's natural underwater wonders. If you are even thinking of diving the Galapagos this beautiful, comprehensive fish identification guide is a must.

Nudibranchs of the Coral Triangle

Author: Andrey Ryanskiy
Publisher: Andrey Ryanskiy
ISBN: 5604204919
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
Nudibranchs of the Coral Triangle became the only guide to nudibranchs on the market with an up-to-date 2022 taxonomy after its major update (November 2022) This book is a field guide, an assistant for the identification of nudibranchs species in the region. It is designed for divers, underwater photographers. The book presents 1060+ species nudibranchs that can be found and photographed in depths and regions accessible to recreational diving. Photographs, showing color variations and age differences are included. A lot of species covered by this guide have never before appeared in field guides or popular books. Compact text blocks provide information about Common name, Latin name, family, geographic distribution, size, and the most distinctive features. An extensive photo index at the beginning of the book helps you to find the right group of nudibranchs, especially for readers who have not yet mastered their names. Nudibranchs or sea slugs occur throughout the world’s oceans and are present in many marine habitats. The greatest diversity of species is found in the Indo-Pacific tropics with a concentration of species within the Coral Triangle (CT), encompassing the waters of six Southeast Asian countries: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands. This global epicenter of marine biodiversity covers only 1.6 percent of the planet’s oceanic area, but attracts an increasing number of divers and underwater photographers, including nudibranch lovers.

Marine Fishes of South-East Asia

Author: Gerry Allen
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917070
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
This beautifully illustrated marine fish guide encompasses the singularly diverse and rich oceans from southeast Asia to Australia Marine Fishes of Southeast Asia contains nearly 2,000 hand-painted illustrations featuring 1,635 individual species. The paintings were completed over a 3-year period and are primarily based on photographs or color transparencies of either live fishes taken underwater or freshly caught specimens. In many cases preserved specimens at the Western Australian Museum have been consulted to ensure accuracy of detail and proportions. The end result is a colorful and highly comprehensive guide to the sea fishes of northern Australia and the adjacent Southeast Asian region.

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide

Author: Gerald R. Allen
Publisher: Tropical R
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
An excellent introduction to over 1800 marine plants, invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals of the Central and Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. A brief description of the members and their life history introduces each group of animals. The caption for each photograph has the common name, if there is one, scientific name and the maximum size. Highly recommended.

Corals

Author: Harry Erhardt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description

Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific

Author: Terrence Gosliner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
Scientific field guide is profusely illustrated with colour photos. for divers, aquarists, biologists; includes ecological interactions and scientific data.

Coral Reef Fishes

Author: Ewald Lieske
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780691004815
Category : Coral reef fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This a handy guide to all fishes that are likely to be observed by anybody visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific and the western Atlantic Oceans to a depth of sixty meters.

Tropical Reef Fishes

Author: Gerald Allen
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
A feast of colors, shapes, and sizes, this book contains descriptions and photos of over 50 aquatic species found in tropical waters. With authoritative text by a noted marine biologist, and fabulous color photographs by some of the world's leading underwater photographers, this is a handy field guide for snorkellers and divers alike.Periplus Tropical Nature Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given. Periplus Nature Guides provide an introduction to some of the more common natural phenomena that occur in Southeast Asia. Each title is comprised of an introduction, followed by an in-depth look at 50 to 60 species, each illustrated in full-color.