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A photographic handbook to the spectacular and diverse range of fish species in Britain.
This comprehensive guide covers 200 freshwater and marine species most likely to be encountered across Britain. Richly illustrated with stunning colour photographs throughout, the species accounts include useful information on identification, size, key features, behaviour, habitat, distribution, conservation status, food and similar species, aiding accurate identification.
Field Guide to British Fish also contains expert knowledge on fish twitching, life cycles, fish senses, and a handy list of British fish species. From the smallest minnow to gargantuan basking sharks, this is an essential companion for anyone interested in finding and identifying fish species from across the UK.
Introduction
What is a fish?
Life cycles
Fish senses
Fish twitching
How to use this guide
Notes on the photography
Species accounts
List of species
Glossary
Further reading and resources
Acknowledgements
Photo credits
Index
Jack Perks is a wildlife photographer, TV presenter, writer and a leading expert on British fish. He has worked as a cameraman on various wildlife programmes, including Springwatch, Countryfile, The One Show and David Attenborough documentaries. As well as writing hundreds of articles for leading nature magazines, such as BBC Wildlife and Country Life, Jack is the author of Freshwater Fishes of Britain and Field Guide to Pond and River Wildlife of Britain and Europe. He is a vice president of WildFish Conservation.
