Peacock Bass: Diversity and Natural History is a unique scientific reference to describe not only the diversity and natural history of the species but also the ecology, and socioeconomic importance of peacock bass worldwide. The book is written in an easy to follow language to allow readers at any level to understand key aspects of morphology, genetics and evolutionary relationships. Fundamental information on the peacock bass species also known as Cichla species is provided such as their ecological role, diversity, and fisheries management. As the popularity of peacock bass as aquarium fishes has increased, biologists are interested in the important ecological role that peacock bass play as top predators in biodiverse rivers and lakes. This book is essential to fisheries scientists, managers and conservationists in commercial and subsistence fisheries as well as biologists will find this book useful as well as those interested in the species.

Book Information
ISBN 9780323851572
Author Kirk O Winemiller
Format Hardback
Page Count 242
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
Weight(grams) 191g