Anglers' Net - The UK Online Fishing Magazine: Inland Fishes of Myanmar

Inland Fishes of Myanmar
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Julian on 07 August, 2006 02:00:00
 
At last, a book on the freshwater fishes of Burma. For too long Myanmarese
fishes have been treated as an adjunct to the fauna of India but here is a new,
unique book on the freshwater fishes of Myanmar. The book covers about 150
species, a good start, and is the foundation work for modern studies of this
interesting fauna. A great opportunity to buy the first book on the subject :
by Chavalit Vidthayanon, Apichart Termvidchakorn & Myint Pe
24cm, 180 page, softback book. The first book on the subject and long overdue.
Features about 150 species each with 1 or 2 colour pictures and contains
results of a study on the taxonomy of inland fish in Myanmar. Information
includes species identification in the format of systematic classification with
supplemental descriptions e.g. diagnostic characteristics, sizes, habitat and
biology, and distribution in river basins, ponds and lakes. Of use to anyone
with an interest in the fishes of the region and can be used as a basis for
planning and management of fisheries, both economic and ornamental, in inland
water bodies in Myanmar. £18.75.
Available from the distributor :
Steven Simpson Books
5 Hardingham Road
Norwich
Norfolk  NR9 4LX
United Kingdom
Tel.01-953-850-471,  Fax. 441-953-850-471
Please visit http://www.stevensimpsonbooks.com
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