Peacock Bass: Diversity and Natural History of Tropical Predators

Peacock Bass: Diversity and Natural History of Tropical Predators is a unique reference that not only describes the diversity and natural history of the species, but also its ecology and socioeconomic importance. The book is written in an easy to follow language, allowing readers at any level to understand morphology, genetics and evolutionary relationships. Fundamental information on the peacock bass species is provided, including its 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 they play as top predators in biodiverse rivers and lakes. This book is essential to fisheries scientists, managers and conservationists in commercial and subsistence fisheries, but will also be of value to biologists. Includes beautiful color photographs taken during field researchPresents research vignettes to engage both scientists and laypersonsDiscusses feeding, cannibalism and effects on food websProvides field maps and diagrams INDICE: 1. The alluring peacock bass Introductory vignette Natural history Competitors, predators and parasites Traits useful for identification of peacock bass species 2. Butterfly peacock bass, Cichla ocellaris (Bloch and Schneider 1801) 3. Orinoco butterfly peacock bass, Cichla orinocensis 4. Royal peacock bass, Cichla intermedia 5. Speckled peacock bass, Cichla temensis 6. Pinima peacock bass, Cichla pinima 7. Blue peacock bass, Cichla piquiti 8. Xingu peacock bass, Cichla melaniae 9. Fire peacock bass, Cichla mirianae

• ISBN: 978-0-323-85157-2
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 242
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés