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This book covers the fish species of the major freshwater, brackish water and marine resource groups in India. These resource groups included are sharks,batoid fishes and bony fishes. Each family generally has an account summarizing family distinguishing character, biological and fisheries information. Species in the families are treated in detail (arranged alphabetically by genus and species) and includes the species scientific name, common name(s), an illustration, habitat, distribution, and notes on distinguishing characters, colour, size and fishery value. This unique and comprehensive reference showcases the basic anatomy and diversity of about 215 commonly encountered families, and1116 species focusing on their
distinctive features. This book concludes with species check-list, glossary and its own index of scientific and common names. This is a guide to the diversity of the marine and freshwater fish species in India. This book is an indispensable reference for researchers, conservationists, professional and recreational fishers, and anyone interested in the unique aquatic fish biodiversity of India.