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An Account Of The Fishes Found In the River Ganges And Its Branches is a seminal work by renowned naturalist Francis Hamilton. This detailed scientific documentation provides extensive descriptions of fish species inhabiting the Ganges River system, including its major and minor branches.
Hamilton’s meticulous observations and classifications offer invaluable insights into the ichthyofauna of the Indian subcontinent during the early 19th century. The work serves as both a historical record of riverine biodiversity and a foundational text for ichthyological studies in South Asia.
This scholarly contribution combines scientific rigor with detailed anatomical descriptions, making it an essential reference for naturalists, biologists, and researchers interested in freshwater fish species, river ecology, and the natural history of the Indian subcontinent.
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