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Marine Fishes of Southeast Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers

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Discover the dazzling biodiversity of the Indo-Pacific coral reefs with Marine Fishes of Southeast Asia, an authoritative, comprehensively expanded field identification guide written by world-renowned ichthyologist Dr. Gerry Allen. Published by Periplus Editions, this essential ecological reference covers more than 1,500 species of marine fish commonly found throughout the warm coastal waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and neighboring regions. Designed for rapid cross-disciplinary use by research marine biologists, scuba divers, and local anglers, the guide features hundreds of meticulous, full-color scientific illustrations that highlight critical diagnostic color patterns, body structures, and distinguishing anatomical characteristics. Each species profile includes concise taxonomical data, regional habitat preferences, behavioral patterns, and an integrated grading indicator tracking the species' general edibility or potential toxicity. This landmark volume serves as an exceptional instructional asset for tropical marine ecology units, environmental conservation modules, and stands as a core scientific reference for any secondary school, university, or specialized regional nature library collection.

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597.177 ALL m

Elementary School Library

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

Periplus Action Guides

Call Number

597.177 ALL m

Publisher

Singapore : Periplus Editions., 1999

Collation

292 pages : full color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789625932675

Classification

597

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Edition

Revised and Expanded Edition

Subject(s)

Southeast Asia
Marine biology
Marine fishes
Ichthyology

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