A Guide to Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes

This handsome volume is designed exclusively for divers and aquarium hobbyists. Covering all the world`s species -- 83 angelfishes and 121 butterflyfishes, it is the first comprehensive guide to these popular families. Few other fishes are so intimately related to the coral environment, and none exhibit such a remarkable array of dazzling color patterns. Every species is illustrated in full color, with extra photographs provided for the very different juvenile and sex-related forms. This valuable reference contains a wealth of information pertaining to behavior, life history, distribution, and aquarium maintenance of these remarkable fishes. 256 pages, hardcover.