Kings of the Rivers. Mahseer in Malaysia and the Region

The genus Tor, the mahseers, comprising 20 or more species, is widespread in southern Asia, from Afghanistan in the west through Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka to Thailand and Malaysia in the east, and is also present in China.
 
It is possibly the most iconic and important freshwater game, food and ornamental fish of the region, a critical indicator species and of great cultural value.
 
We offer a new book of interest to anglers and those involved in fisheries and aquaculture, ichthyologists, conservationists and collection managers :
 
Kings of the Rivers. Mahseer in Malaysia and the Region
 
Ng Chee Kiat, 2004. 29cm. Pp.174. 200 colour photos, colour figures, map. Hardbound. ISBN : 9834170408. £51.99.
 
Beautifully produced and illustrated this 'must have' book presents a clear account of the Mahseer in Malaysia ; its biology, taxonomy, the rivers in which it is found, its economic importance, capture, culture and conservation.
 
Available from the distributor :
 
 
Steven Simpson Books
5 Hardingham Road
Norwich
Norfolk  NR9 4LX
United Kingdom
 
Tel.01-953-850-471
 
 
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