Marine Fishes

From the unusual mating systems of weedfish that give birth to live young, to the man-killing reputation of the awe-inspiring Great Barracuda, Australian marine fish cover a spectacular and diverse range of sizes, shapes and colours. A quarter of the world’s marine fish are found in Australian waters. This WILD AUSTRALIA GUIDE provides a simple but amazingly informative introduction to the common marine fish that inhabit our near-shore waters. Their lives are bursting with interesting facts for you to discover. Using superb photographs and comprehensive text, this practical field guide gives readers an insight into the fascinating world of Australian marine fish.

112 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm. #020122