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A List of the Fishes of Hawaii, With Notes and Descriptions of New Species (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jordan, David Starr

 
9781332861163: A List of the Fishes of Hawaii, With Notes and Descriptions of New Species (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Hawaii’s native waters through a precise catalog of its fishes, including notes on new species. This nonfiction field guide presents a detailed, specimen‑based inventory from the archipelago, spanning sharks, rays, snappers, triggerfishes, puffers, and many more. It offers authoritative descriptions and taxonomic context that support identification and understanding of Hawaii’s marine life.

The book compiles scientific observations, measurements, and color patterns to help researchers, divers, and curious readers distinguish species found around Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and beyond. It emphasizes Hawaiian forms, their relationships to Atlantic and Pacific counterparts, and the natural history behind them.


What you’ll experience



  • Species profiles with notes on size, coloration, and distribution

  • Taxonomic updates and historical references for U.S. museum records

  • Discussion of deep‑sea and reef‑dwelling fishes common to Hawaii

  • Context for how the Hawaii fish fauna compares to other regions


Ideal for researchers, students, divers, and anyone who loves Hawaii’s underwater world.

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