Author: David Weaver

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Published: 2020-06-21

Total Pages: 456

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This, and the following volumes of native fish species of the South China Sea are a basic guide to fish identification, listing with a colour picture and general description all native fish species over the length of 10cm, and an additional volume covering mini species, under a maximum total length of 10cm. Fish are listed in family name order starting with the letter "A" and Latin name first, descriptions will also list English name if available, Habitat, maximum length, weight, age, trophic level, distribution range, and IUCN red list if applicable, this volume covers D-TO-L of Latin (scientific Names) followed by English name. The South China Sea is one of the most disputed bodies of water in the world and has been for many years, however in this case fish do not swim to borders and therefor the life below goes on and in many cases thrive, there are unfortunately a few species, mainly sharks that are exploited and caught for their fins alone and thrown back to the water to die, as with any species conservation should take precedence and be enforced.