Reef Fishes: A Guide to Their Identification, Behavior, and Captive Care, Book 1The definitive work on the dazzling fishes of the world's coral reefs, especially those of interest to marine aquarists. This first volume of a long-anticipated three-volume set covers reef environments, fish behavior, anatomy, taxonomy, and evolution, with hundreds of species accounts and world-class photographs. Reviewers are hailing it as "must have reference" for marine fish enthusiasts, as well as for divers, snorkelers, and coral reef naturalists. |
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Page 263
... Gymnothorax enigmaticus , Tiger Moray ( subadult ) : note mottling with bands . such as the Yellowhead Moray ( Gymnothorax rueppelliae ) and the Banded Moray ( Echidna polyzona ) , that have a similar color pattern . Captive Care : The ...
... Gymnothorax enigmaticus , Tiger Moray ( subadult ) : note mottling with bands . such as the Yellowhead Moray ( Gymnothorax rueppelliae ) and the Banded Moray ( Echidna polyzona ) , that have a similar color pattern . Captive Care : The ...
Page 265
... Gymnothorax per- mistus . However , there is another species that may be sold under Gymnothorax fimbriatus , Fimbriated Moray ( adult ) : highly reclusive . the common name " Tessellated Moray " that is similar - but it is a distinct ...
... Gymnothorax per- mistus . However , there is another species that may be sold under Gymnothorax fimbriatus , Fimbriated Moray ( adult ) : highly reclusive . the common name " Tessellated Moray " that is similar - but it is a distinct ...
Page 267
... ( Gymnothorax casta- neus ) ( Jordan & Gilbert , 1882 ) and the Finespotted Moray ( Gymnothorax dovii ) ( Günther , 1870 ) are two closely related forms from the tropical Eastern Pacific . The Panamic Green Moray and G. funebris are very ...
... ( Gymnothorax casta- neus ) ( Jordan & Gilbert , 1882 ) and the Finespotted Moray ( Gymnothorax dovii ) ( Günther , 1870 ) are two closely related forms from the tropical Eastern Pacific . The Panamic Green Moray and G. funebris are very ...
Contents
Foreword by Dr John E Randall | 8 |
THE HISTORY ANATOMY OF REEF FISHES | 33 |
TAXONOMY | 63 |
Copyright | |
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Reef Fishes: A Guide to Their Identification, Behavior and Captive Care Scott W. Michael No preview available - 2001 |
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