Download or read book Community Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs in the South and Central Pacific written by Beverly Jeanne French and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coral reefs, and particularly the study of coral reef fishes, have provided fundamental contributions to our understanding of community ecology in part due to their spectacular diversity of life. This dissertation seeks to evaluate facets of the community ecology of fish communities at reefs in the south and central Pacific Ocean via a variety of classical and new approaches, including traditional visual surveys and new techniques in genetics. Collectively, the results of my dissertation address outstanding questions regarding the communities of fishes on coral reefs at islands and atolls in the south and central Pacific, including both well-studied inhabited islands with intimate associations between humans and environments and others from remote environments that have seen only sporadic human visitation and presence. I begin with an investigation of a potential stabilizing mechanism of coexistence through the application of metagenomics to assess dietary niche-partitioning in a guild of hawkfish from remote reefs in the central equatorial Pacific. We observe previously unidentified relationships in this cryptic species complex at its proposed center of distribution and separate clustering of species for both the microbial community of the gut and presumed prey sequences. I next calculate length-weight relationships for abundant coral reef fish species from eight different islands in French Polynesia. These region-specific biological parameters are important for assessing accurate metrics of biomass for coral reef fish communities from underwater visual surveys. I focus on members of the community that are often overlooked and understudied in such contexts, including species of importance for the aquarium trade. I then assess temporal patterns in trophic groups of coral reef fishes via remote video surveys on forereefs of Moorea, French Polynesia. I conclude by investigating the "paradox of planktivores"--that is, the substantial number of co-occurring reef fishes that are presumably relying on similar resources. I use metagenomic sequencing and underwater visual surveys to assess the evidence for niche-partitioning and changes in observed abundance through time that could indicate coexistence in a guild of closely related planktivorous reef fishes.
Download or read book Coral Reef Fishes written by Ewald Lieske and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes all fishes that are likely to be observed by people visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific - including the Red Sea - and Western Atlantic oceans to a depth of 60m. 2074 species are listed, with each major form included, whether male, female, immature or a geographical variety. Identification characteristics are highlighted, with the text covering where the species is likely to be found on a reef and where it is found in the world, with an introduction to the habitat and how to identify fish in the wild.
Download or read book Micronesian Reef Fishes written by Robert F. Myers and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tropical Reef fishes of the Western Pacific written by Rudie H. Kuiter and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Micronesian Reef Fishes written by Robert F. Myers and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide covers 1,192 species. The best guide to the fishes of this region available.
Download or read book Young Coral Reef Fish of Wallis and the Central Pacific written by Matthieu Juncker and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Coral Reef Fishes of the Indian and West Pacific Oceans written by Robert Herbert Carcasson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1977 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reef Fishes of the Indo Pacific 2nd Edition written by Matthias Bergbauer and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indo-Pacific region is the dream destination for all SCUBA divers and snorkellers. The coral reefs in this region are bursting with marine life and are home to more animal species than any other diving spot in the world--more than 40 per cent of all coral reef fishes known worldwide. Added to this, the waters are crystal-clear, giving the best chance of viewing the underwater stars. Top-quality, close-up photographs of each species (in some cases including juvenile or sub-adult variants) are accompanied by detailed information listing identifying features, size, biology, and distribution. The introductory section focuses on specific types of behaviour, such as mimicry, cleaning stations, and the symbiotic relationships between various species. The species descriptions that follow are grouped in three chapters on fishes, invertebrates, and reptiles and sea mammals. Covering Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Melanesia, Micronesia, the Philippines, Polynesia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and describing over 800 species, this book is an invaluable identification guide.
Download or read book Coral Reef Fishes written by Ewald Lieske and published by Collins. This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,100 species are illustrated in all their major forms: male, female, immature or geographical varieties. The test covers the important identification points, where the species is likely to be found on a reef and where it is found in the world, with an introduction to the habitat and how to identify fish in the wild. Important identification characteristics are also highlighted on every plate. This is the first book that enables divers and snorkellers to identify the inhabitants of coral reefs - wherever they are in the world.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Tropical Reef Fishes of the Indo Pacific written by Gerald R. Allen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years. The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia--including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. A must-have reference for divers, marine biologists, ecologists, commercial fisheries and sports anglers, this book includes a comprehensive identification guide to the families of reef fishes, with a definitive index. An informative and detailed Introduction includes area coverage; faunal composition; biology, behavior and ecology of reef fishes; classification of fishes, and much more. Originally published as Marine Fishes of South-East Asia, this edition contains numerous revisions in nomenclature affecting both the scientific Latin names and common names of the region's fishes. In all cases these have been made to reflect the current universally-accepted terminology. The common names in this book are the result of a recent initiative undertaken by the Australian Government and Seafood Services Australia. Each species is depicted in detailed, full-color illustrations by noted marine artists Roger Swainston and Jill Ruse, including over 35 new species. In many cases, the illustrations show both male and female examples. With more than 2,000 illustrations and 29 color photographs, this definitive field guide will continue to be an invaluable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Download or read book Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific written by Gerald Robert Allen and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1994-11-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a long-overdue treatment of the marine fish fauna of the region extending from the central Gulf of California, southward to Ecuador, including the offshore Revillagigedos, Cocos, and Galapagos island groups. Lavishly illustrated, it includes coverage of 680 species.
Download or read book Indo Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide written by Gerald R. Allen and published by Tropical R. This book was released on 1994 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent introduction to over 1800 marine plants, invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals of the Central and Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. A brief description of the members and their life history introduces each group of animals. The caption for each photograph has the common name, if there is one, scientific name and the maximum size. Highly recommended.
Download or read book Coral Reef Fishes written by Peter F. Sale and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2006-07-20 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coral Reef Fishes is the successor of The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs. This new edition includes provocative reviews covering the major areas of reef fish ecology. Concerns about the future health of coral reefs, and recognition that reefs and their fishes are economically important components of the coastal oceans of many tropical nations, have led to enormous growth in research directed at reef fishes. This book is much more than a simple revision of the earlier volume; it is a companion that supports and extends the earlier work. The included syntheses provides readers with the current highlights in this exciting science. * An up-to-date review of key research areas in reef fish ecology, with a bibliography including hundreds of citations, most from the last decade * Authoritative and provocative chapters written to suggest future research priorities * Includes discussions of regulation of fish populations, dispersal or site fidelity of larval reef fishes, sensory and motor capabilities of reef fish larvae, and complexities of management of reef species and communities
Download or read book The Larvae of Indo Pacific Coral Reef Fishes written by Jeffrey M. Leis and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Secret Life of Fishes written by Helen Buttfield and published by . This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabetically arranged introduction to some of the fishes of the world's coral reefs.
Download or read book Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez written by Donald A. Thomson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reviews of earlier editions: "This fine book is an authoritative and comprehensive summary of a geographically and zoologically varied region of the Pacific and is an important contribution to ichthyology. The authors have done an excellent job summarizing the complex and diverse fish fauna of the Sea of Cortez; the illustrators ...provide a great service to the reader in providing their collection of superb drawings and paintings." —Aquaculture "The collaboration of an ecologist, a taxonomist, and an artist-photographer with years of experience in the Gulf of California has resulted in an excellent book on the reef fishes of this area.... Certainly this merging of scientific disciplines has produced a book with a broader scientific, as well as popular, coverage of a regional fish fauna than many of its contemporaries." —Terra "Hallelujah! Fishwatchers, natural historians, and biologists alike are rejoicing with the reprinting of this guide.... Contains many fine drawings, color plates, and photographs; easy-to-read text emphasizing ecology, Spanish names for each fish (a nice touch).... A great addition to your library, whether you want to study fish or just catch and eat them." —Books of the Southwest First published in 1979, this guide has become the standard resource for scientists, divers, and spearfishers interested in the fishes of the tropical Pacific Coast. The authors have revised and updated this edition to include the most current taxonomic information, additional species descriptions, and new illustrations.
Download or read book Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Revised and Expanded Edition written by John E. Randall and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a long-overdue revision and expansion of what has become a classic book in marine literature. This lavishly illustrated volume provides exhaustive coverage of more than 90 percent of the region's reef fishes. Every species is thoroughly illustrated, including photographs of the juvenile, female and male in species that vary in appearance during their development. Besides the wide array of underwater and diagnostic laboratory photographs, the book also contains seven plates painted by the talented natural-history artist Roger Swainston. With an additional 32 pages and 90 photos (covering 60 new species in all), this revised and expanded edition will enable even a beginning layman to identify most of the region's reef fishes. Divers, anglers, underwater naturalists and professional biologists are equally catered to.
