1996. 30cm. Pp.407. 152 colour & 78 BW photos, numerous figures, 8 maps, 76 tables, key. Paperback. Covers the geography of the Lake Rukwa drainage, the history of ichthyological investigations, its fisheries and collecting localities, and an illustrated systematic account of the species. A checklist and key are presented and for each species its original description, etymology, type locality, type specimens, morphometric and meristic data, citations and additions, physical description, maximum length, colouration, ecology, remarks, distribution outside the Lake Rukwa drainage and specimens examined are covered in detail accompanied by colour photograph(s) (taken from life) and one or more BW photos or figures. A discussion and remarks on the origin of the fish fauna, an appendix, a summary (in English, French and German), bibliography and index complete the work. A valuable reference dealing with at least 64 species.

9075894031.  The  Fishes  Of  The  Lake  Rukwa  Drainage