Cichlid Fishes : Behaviour, ecology and evolution - M.H. Keenleyside

Cichlid Fishes

Behaviour, ecology and evolution

By: M.H. Keenleyside (Editor)

Hardcover | 31 May 1991

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The cichlid fishes are an important group, being widely used in scientific research and as popular fish with aquarists. This group contains mainly small species which adjust quickly to captivity, exhibiting a readiness to breed and long periods of parental care for the young. This books comprehensive volume describes the current knowledge on the behaviour and ecology of the cichlid fishes. The authors place emphasis on the phylogenetic relationships among the recognised species, the distribution and ecology of lake and river-living species, feeding, sexual and parental care behaviour and communication. There is a chapter on the effect of the introduction of the Nile perch on the cichlid fishes of Lake Victoria and a review of the present status of cichlid fishes used internationally in aquaculture systems. This work will be of interest in cichlid fishes and in ecology and animal behaviour generally.
Industry Reviews
a goldmine of information...eminently readable. It will also prove an invaluable work of reference for many years to come - Mary Bailey British Chichlids Association; ...extremely readable, and will be an invaluable work of reference for many years to come - Aquarist & Pondkeeper; This volume succeeds admirably in bringing together recent reviews of the state of knowledge of cichlid fishes. ...a well-balanced mix of topics, and presentations are generally such as should be readily understood by newcomers to the field as well as experts - Fish Biology & Fisheries; In spite of the monumental task that confronted him, Keenleyside has performed an impressive job of organizing and editing. ... insights are found in this book that are far from ordinary review material... This book includes an impressive set of references... Not only does this book do an excellent job in reviewing existing material on the family Cichlidae, but it also serves as a great source of thought-provoking ideas that will no doubt influence the direction of research on all aspects of cichlid biology - Copeia; This is a very much needed reference book for aquaculturists, ichthyologists, ethologists and researchers in genetics and evolution. Its well-written chapters are good reading for everybody interested in fish in general and cichlids in particular - The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture

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