A Guide to Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

This guide features some 324 of the fishes most likely to be seen or caught in Southern African waters, from the little coral fish that inhabit the Northern Natal reefs and estuaries to the mighty black marlin and the great white shark. Each species is photographed in full colour to show the characteristic shapes and identifying colours and markings to best advantage. A full page is devoted to the species description, elements of which include notes on natural history, local and world-wide distribution maps, and angling and spearfishing records as well as catch restrictions. This edition features the latest regulations regarding catch restrictions and current angling and spearfishing records.