The illustrated guide to freshwater fish & river creatures : a visual encyclopedia of aquatic life featuring 450 species : includes 500 detailed illustrations, photographs and maps / Daniel Gilpin.
Material type:
TextPublisher: London : Hermes House, 2013Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cmContent type: - cartographic image
- still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0857232932 (hbk.)
- 9780857232939 (hbk.)
- Illustrated world encyclopedia of freshwater fish & river creatures
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 591.76 G489 | Available | 33111007484682 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This stunning encyclopedic directory contains fascinating facts about a selection of the many wonderful and varied fish, reptiles and amphibians that dwell in the world's freshwater habitats. More than 450 of the creatures that inhabit the world's rivers, streams, swamps and lakes are profiled in detailed entries. The majority of species are presented with superb illustrations, and there are maps and quick-reference data panels to pinpoint distribution, habitat, food, size and breeding habits. With over 500 glorious images to aid identification, this information-packed directory of aquatic life is likely to appeal to anglers and aquarium enthusiasts, as well as to the general reader interested in natural history.
Includes index.
Originally published: as part of The illustrated world encyclopedia of freshwater fish & river creatures. London: Lorenz, 2009.