Most people think of the rays as marine fishes, but there are numerous species which spend their entire lives in fresh water. Then again other species, for example the mighty swordfish, live in fresh water for at least part of the time and are regularly encountered in the lower courses of rivers. This AQUALOG volume represents the first comprehensive publication in the popular literature to cover all the rays living in fresh and brackish water, with full coverage of:
- the sawfishes (Pristidae)
- the guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae)
- the South American freshwater stingrays (Potamotrygonidae)
as well as all the representatives of the electric rays (Torpediniformes), eagle rays, mantas, etc (Myliobatidae), and whiptail stingrays (Dasyatidae) that are known to enter fresh or brackish water.
An identification key for all the species is provided. The aquaristically significant freshwater stingrays are depicted in colour photos illustrating a never-before-seen panoply of species and colour varieties. All the other species are likewise illustrated as never before.
Splendid biotope photos from the natural habitats of these rays round off this superlative volume.
This book thus presents an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in rays - aquarists, zoological gardens, scientists, and divers.
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Unbeatable Fish-keeping books
All of the Aqualog books are excellent value, although they are not particularly cheap. They are full to the brim with first class colour photographs and to reproduce these in a book is an expensive process. Whether they are about Freshwater Rays or some other species of fish they are the most comprehensive identification books you can buy. They never become dated because as new fish become available to the aquarist trade the books are updated.
They will not normally tell you how to set up a tank or what plants or rockwork you need. They will not tell you which filter to use or what type of substrate. They are mainly a fish identification encyclopaedia and nothing more. But for those aquarists who are particularly interested in a particular species they are indispensable.
[Friday, March 02, 2007]
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Must Buy!
If you are serious about keeping freshwater stingrays, you must have this book at home.
Aqualog has always been the reference books to have, this one is no different, this is the book that everyone else follows for classification, and reference.
Beautifull pictures with accurate species information, and the ability to update the book makes it a must buy!
[Thursday, January 11, 2007]
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Must have for Freshwater Ray Fanatics
I got the book from Amazon.com and it was indeed true to the editorial write up. However I must add that this is a book strictly for the avid freshwater sting ray aquarist. A problem with freshwater stingray is their many "morphs" within the same species and this book has a really comprehensive pictorial of the many "morphs" within the same species. Now I can identify the thirteen freshwater stingrays in my care with certainty. Note that this is not a book on care nor setup of aquariums for frewater rays. It is more a identification and writeup of the characteristics of the many freshwater rays. Strictly for the advanced aquarists specializing in freshwater rays only and hence fully worth the price and the 6 weeks wait I had.
[Thursday, April 12, 2001]
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