A fascinating overview of the extraordinary diversity of Australia's marine and freshwater fishes, illustrated with the breathtaking artwork of Roger Swainston, one of the foremost marine-life artists in the world.

'A culmination of more than 25 years of work, this is a fish-Identification lover's bible!' G Magazine

In this essential guide for collectors and lay fish enthusiasts, more than 1500 remarkable acrylic on watercolour paper illustrations portray every family of fishes ever recorded from Australian waters. The names of all known species are listed alongside detailed information of each families' taxonomy, biology, characteristics and distribution. In addition this volume includes-

- a summary of fish evolution and geological history
- fish distribution, fisheries and conservation details
- detailed fish anatomy and physiology
- a useful glossary and index that includes common and scientific names

'A scholarly, exquisite, surprising volume, a catch for a collector.' Australian