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This authoritative handbook provides a detailed examination of freshwater fish species native to India. Compiled by R. Beavan, the work encompasses descriptions of all known freshwater fish species with their characteristic peculiarities, morphological features, and identifying traits.
Designed as a practical guide, the book serves multiple audiences including biology students, naturalists, and administrative district officers responsible for fisheries management and environmental conservation. Each species account includes detailed observations on physical characteristics, habitat preferences, and behavioral patterns that distinguish one species from another.
The handbook represents an important contribution to Indian ichthyological knowledge, offering systematic classifications and comprehensive species descriptions. This hardcover edition from Gyan Publishing House provides a durable reference work for anyone engaged in the study, identification, or management of India’s freshwater fish resources and aquatic biodiversity.
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