Fishes of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River
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Fishes of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River by Mike Bruton
A comprehensive guide to the fishes of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River, this book offers background information on the diverse aquatic habitats of the region and on fish feeding, breeding and survival strategies. It also provides useful hints for anglers. The species entries describe each fish in detail, with key ID points and information on habits and occurrence. Each account is accompanied by a colour illustration or photograph. The book concludes with information on how best to utilise and conserve the fishes of the delta system and Chobe River. This is the only such guide to fishes of the region and will be invaluable to local and visiting fishermen, naturalists and conservationists, as well as the many tourists who visit this spectacular African paradise.
Mike Bruton is an established author. As a budding young ichthyologist at Rhodes University, he knew both of the Smiths, JLB Smith briefly from January 1966 until his death in January 1968, and Margaret for 20 years, during which time he worked closely with her, and succeeded her as Director of the Institute of Icthyology in Grahamstown. In addition to academic papers and popular articles, Mike has published a number of books, including (with Struik Nature) The Annotated Old Fourlegs, The Amazing Coelacanth and Fishes of the Okavango & Chobe River.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781775845058 |
| ISBN 10 | 1775845052 |
| Title | Fishes of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River |
| Author | Mike Bruton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Year published | 2018-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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