Collins Gem Fish

COLLINS GEM FISH by Michael Pritchard, illustrated by Keith Linsell
Price: £ 4.99
ISBN: 0-00-718013-6

This introductory, species-by-species guide to 160 of the most common freshwater and saltwater fish in northern Europe is a handy book for helping you identify fish and learn more about the most common species.

It is ideal for people who enjoy fishing as well as those looking for an introduction to the biology and identification of fish.

It includes:
Advice on how to identify and classify species
Introduction to the natural history of fresh and saltwater fish
General information, such as left and right handedness of flatfish, as well as specific information on each species, detailing where it can be found, its habitat, what it eats and itsColour.

Each entry is illustrated with a photograph of the fish in its natural habitat and artwork to emphasise details and colouring. From sharks and rays to mullet, trout and salmon, Collins Gem Fish is a concise, easy-to-use guide to the wildlife of our seas and rivers.

Collins Gem Fish is published on 5″ April 2004, priced £ 4.99.