a Guide to the Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

Author - Rudy van der Elst
Publisher - C.Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd.; 1981, First edition.
A good hardcover book.
Internally clean and tightly bound,
367 pages including index.
More than 280 of the fishes most likely to be seen or caught in the coastal waters of southern Africa.
Each species entry includes:

• A full colour photograph of the fish together with its scientific and common name;

• A detailed description;

• Notes on natural history, incorporating many little-known and interesting aspects of fish behaviour;

• Distribution maps showing both local and world ranges;

• Details of catch restrictions and, where appropriate, angling and spearfishing records.