Fish

An Enthusiast's Guide

Peter B. Moyle, Chris Mari van Dyck

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University of California Press
01 March 1995

Fishes (ichthyology); Fishes & aquaria

Engagingly written, with both learning and humor, Fish bridges the gap between purely pictorial books and scholarly texts, and provides a succinct summary of fish biology and conservation for students and fish enthusiasts.

By: Peter B. Moyle
Illustrated by: Chris Mari van Dyck
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9780520201651
ISBN 10: 0520201655
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 01 March 1995
Audience: Adult education , College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter B. Moyle is coauthor of Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology (1988). He is Professor of Fisheries Biology at the University of California, Davis. Chris Mari van Dyck, who trained as a fish biologist, is a professional illustrator living in McAllen, Texas.

Reviews for Fish: An Enthusiast's Guide

This book by a fish biologist brings the layperson up to speed on fish biology and behavior. But the fish Moyle describes also become a metaphor for the fragile beauty of our world. -- Discover