Description
The perfect handy guide to identifying our most common fresh and saltwater fish
This introductory, species-by-species guide to 160 of the most common freshwater and saltwater fish in northern Europe is the perfect book for helping you identify fish and learn more about the most common species. It is ideal for people who enjoy to fish as well as those looking for an introduction to the biology and identification of fish.
– Advice on how to identify and classify species
– Introduction to the natural history of fresh and saltwater fish
– General information, such as left and right handedness of flatfish, as well as specific information on each species, detailing where it can be found, its habitat, what it eats and its colour
Each entry is illustrated with a photograph of the fish in its natural habitat and artwork to emphasise details and colouring. From sharks and rays to mullet, trout and salmon, Gem Fish is a concise, easy-to-use guide to the wildlife of our seas and rivers.
