Peces de la Isla del Coco presenta la primera síntesis de información científica sobre el remoto y hermoso Parque Nacional Isla del Coco (Costa Rica). Este libro, que básicamente es una guía de campo para la identificación de los peces más comunes que se observan en las aguas cercanas a la costa, contiene las descripciones y fotografías a color de 150 de las 270 especies conocidas de la isla. Cada descripción incluye el nombre científico y los nombres comunes, las características diagnósticas, el tamaño, el hábitat, la alimentación, notas sobre reproducción y comportamientos interesantes; abundancia, distribución y especies similares y cómo diferenciarlas. Las descripciones están precedidas de una amplia introducción a la historia natural de la isla, y seguidas de listas completas de todas las especies de peces, corales, aves, mamíferos marinos y terrestres y reptiles, asi como una breve historia humana de la isla. This book presents the first synthesis of scientific information about the remote and beautiful Isla del Coco National Park (Costa Rica). Primarily a field identification guide to the more commonly observed fishes in the nearshore waters, the book contains descriptions and color photographs of 150 of the 270 fish species know from Cocos. Descriptions include: the scientific name and common names; the diagnostic characteristics for distinguishing the fish in the field; size; the habitat where the species occurs, what it eats, notes on reproduction and sex; and interesting behavior; abundance; distribution; similar species and how to distinguish them; and other common names and scientific synonyms. The descriptions are preceded by an introduction to the island's natural history and are followed by complete species lists for the fish, coral, birds, marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, and reptiles, and a brief human history of the island.
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Vendeur : ICTBooks, Wichita, KS, Etats-Unis
Etat : acceptable. Book shows heavy wear from use and may contain signifcant amounts of marking writing. May not include dust jacket and bear library markings. LISTING USES STOCK PHOTOS AND COVER MAY VARY. Ships via USPS and typically arrives within 10-12 business days. N° de réf. du vendeur ICV.9968927058.A
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Vendeur : Masalai Press, Oakland, CA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 2nd Edition. 429 p. Includes: illustrations, index, bibliography. In English and Spanish. This book presents the first synthesis of scientific information about the remote and beautiful Isla del Coco National Park (Costa Rica). Primarily a field identification guide to the more commonly observed fishes in the nearshore waters, the book contains descriptions and color photographs of 150 of the 270 fish species know from Cocos. Descriptions include: the scientific name and common names; the diagnostic characteristics for distinguishing the fish in the field; size; the habitat where the species occurs, what it eats, notes on reproduction and sex; and interesting behavior; abundance; distribution; similar species and how to distinguish them; and other common names and scientific synonyms. The descriptions are preceded by an introduction to the island's natural history and are followed by complete species lists for the fish, coral, birds, marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, and reptiles, and a brief human history of the island. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789968927055INBIO032719
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Vendeur : The Book Chaser (FABA), Gainesville, FL, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Glossy Pictorial cover with glued binding;; seems unread;; Author's inscription on title page; Spanish and English text; provides to the general public with information about the extraordinary diversity of fishes in Costa Rica's ; 430 pages; Signed by Author Very Good professor's name stamped on fep. N° de réf. du vendeur 12320
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