Download or read book Butterflyfishes Bannerfishes and Their Relatives written by Rudie Herman Kuiter and published by Twayne Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biology of Butterflyfishes written by Morgan S. Pratchett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on their evolution and key events and adaptations that have led to their proliferation within coral reef ecosystems. Key to the longevity of butterflyfishes is the evolution of coral-feeding—a central focus of the ecological chapters in this volume. The book also highlights key threats and challenges related to the conservation of butterflyfishes and ends with an overview of current and future research directions.
Download or read book Biology of Butterflyfishes written by Morgan S. Pratchett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on th
Download or read book Butterflyfishes of the World written by Warren Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The butterflyfishes success on the coral reef written by Philip J. Motta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes of the family Chaetodontidae are conspicuous members of almost all tropical reefs. These colorful fishes have attracted a great deal of attention from both the scientific community and especially the aquarium fish industry. At first one is tempted to say that butterflyfishes are abundant worldwide, but the evidence does not support this statement. The biomass of chaetodontids on reefs may range from 0.02-0.80%, and in terms of numbers they comprise only 0.04-0.61 % of the individuals on the reef. Yet in spite of these relatively small numbers they have been extensively studied. A quick census shows some 170 articles on or about butterfly fishes, with 78% of them being published since the 1970's. Along with the cichlids and damselfishes they might be one of the most studied and well published family of tropical fishes. Why then have chaetodontids attracted so much attention? The butterflyfishes are mostly shallow water inhabitants that are approachable and easily recognizable, making their study very feasible. Their bright coloration has provoked many hypotheses but has posed more questions about coloration than it has provided answers. And despite their apparent overall morphological similarity, their highly structured and varied social systems have made them an ideal model for such studies. The reasons for choosing these organisms are indeed as diverse as the studies themselves.
Download or read book Phylogenetics and Biogeography of the Butterflyfishes Chaetodontidae written by L. Jennifer Fessler and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Angelfishes Butterflyfishes written by Scott W. Michael and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues the highly acclaimed Reef Fishes series with the two most admired families in the coral fish realm, Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, as well as Remoras, Jacks, Sweepers and several others. It includes up-to-date coverage of popular and rare species, with world class photographyand the very latest captive care advice- an absolutely essential reference for all marine fishkeepers and aquarium professionals.
Download or read book Guide to Chaetodontidae butterfly Fishes and Scaridae parrot Fishes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands written by P. T. Rajan and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa written by Phillip C. Heemstra and published by NISC (PTY) LTD. This book was released on 2004 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species.
Download or read book The Remarkable and Diverse Butterfly Fish Family written by Jason Roberts and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly fish are in some ways the very epitome of the saltwater aquarium hobby! These fish tend to be more difficult to care for. But you are rewarded with beautiful colors, large size, and an active disposition that is hard to match! Unfortunately, their personality means that you can't usually keep more than one. But sometimes, one can be more than enough! Understanding the Butterfly Fish Family Butterfly fish are what we call live rock grazers. There are a few fish in this category, including angelfish, tangs, surgeonfish, damselfish, and Mandarin Gobies. They look superficially similar to saltwater angelfish but they don't have the cheek spine along the gill cover. But they are just as strongly flattened laterally and many have extended jaws that allow them to pluck small prey out from between rock crevices. Many butterfly fish also have false eye spots on their rear fins, typically the dorsal fin. Eye spots and fin extensions can act as social cues for related fish to recognize each other. However they are also distractions for potential predators. The large "eye" peeking out from a coral crevice can fool a predator into thinking a butterfly fish is larger than it is. And since predators almost always try to aim for the head of their prey, a hit to the fins is much easier to recover from than getting grabbed by the face! Since butterfly fish are a large family of fish it can be hard to truly characterize them. They range in size from 5 to over 12 inches but most grow to be 7 to 9 inches long. This makes them only really keepable in aquariums larger than 100 gallons. Some are very sensitive to even minor issues in poor water quality while others are very hardy. Some refuse to eat anything but coral polyps and sponges while others are adaptable and eat anything you offer them! There is a lot to learn about butterfly fish care so let's dive in together! Scientific Name: family Chaetodontidae Origin: Tropical coral reefs worldwide Length: 5 to 12 inches Aquarium Size: 55+ gallons Ease of Care: Easy to DIfficult
Download or read book Angelfishes written by Helmut Debelius and published by Twayne Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Butterflyfishes for Marine Aquariums written by Robert Fenner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes are amongst the most easily recognizable reef denizens by aquarists and lay people alike. All species are beautifully marked and colored and fancifully shaped. What's more remarkable is their like-insect named flitting about from place to place. Some of the best loved marine aquarium specimens are Butterflyfish family members. Where would the marine aquarium hobby be without the raccoon, threadfin, teardrop and the several Heniochus Butterflyfish species, among others? It would be much poorer certainly. These and several other Butterflyfishes are well-suited for captive systems; shipping and adjusting well, eating all types of foods, resisting disease and adapting to a wide range of water conditions. However, of the some one-hundred twenty nine described species, the majority of BFs (industry shorthand for Butterflyfishes) are best avoided by hobbyists for good reasons. These have proven to suffer from rough handling in collection, holding and shipping and adapt poorly to aquarium environments for differing reasons, and/or require obscure foodstuffs (mostly live coral polyps) to thrive.
Download or read book The butterfly fishes family Chaetodontidae of Thailand written by Thīan Bannasōphit and published by . This book was released on 1968* with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Records of the Australian Museum written by Australian Museum and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Monograph of the Butterflyfishes family Chaetodontidae written by Warren Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 2252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Marine Life of Bootless Bay Papua New Guinea written by Mark Baine and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Biology of Sharks and Rays written by A. Peter Klimley and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biology of Sharks and Rays is a comprehensive resource on the biological and physiological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In sixteen chapters, organized by theme, A. Peter Klimley covers a broad spectrum of topics, including taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and physiology. For example, he explains the body design of sharks and why the ridged, toothlike denticles that cover their entire bodies are present on only part of the rays’ bodies and are absent from those of chimaeras. Another chapter explores the anatomy of the jaws and the role of the muscles and teeth in jaw extension, seizure, and handling of prey. The chapters are richly illustrated with pictures of sharks, diagrams of sensory organs, drawings of the body postures of sharks during threat and reproductive displays, and maps showing the extent of the species’ foraging range and long-distance migrations. Each chapter commences with an anecdote from the author about his own personal experience with the topic, followed by thought-provoking questions and a list of recommended readings in the scientific literature. The book will be a useful textbook for advanced ichthyology students as well as an encyclopedic source for those seeking a greater understanding of these fascinating creatures.
