The Banggai Cardinalfish: Natural History, Conservation, and Culture of Pterapogon Kauderni
The Banggai Cardinalfish: Natural History, Conservation, and Culture of Pterapogon Kauderni
Author: Alejandro A. VagelliThe Banggai cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, is a fascinating species that possesses a series of remarkable biological characteristics making it unique among coral reef fishes. It has been the focus of studies in reproduction, ecology, population genetics and evolution. In addition, since its rediscovery in the late 1990s, it has become tremendously popular in the international ornamental fish trade, and indiscriminate collecting has led to its inclusion in the 2007 IUCN Red List as an endangered species.
This book is divided into three main parts: a general introduction to the fish, including a historical synopsis with an overview of the Banggai Archipelago; a comprehensive treatment of the species’ natural history (distribution, morphology, reproduction, embryology, ecology, genetics, systematics and evolution); an account of the conservation of the species, including descriptions of its fishery, attempts to protect it under CITES, and introduction programmes. The book also includes an appendix offering information on captive breeding, juvenile mortality reduction, and common diseases.
This book is a unique resource for ichthyology students and researchers working on fish biology, ecology and conservation, and for marine ornamental fish hobbyists and aquarium professionals.
Availability: In Print
Publication date: August 2011
Binding: Hardcover
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Extent: 224pp
ISBN: 978-0-470-65499-6
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The Banggai Cardinalfish: Natural History, Conservation, and Culture of Pterapogon Kauderni
PrefaceAcknowledgements
Part I Introduction
- Introduction
- Historic Review
- The Banggai Archipelago
- Field Research in the Banggai Islands
- Historic Review
Part II Natural History
- Geographic Distribution
- General Survey of Morphology
- Reproductive Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Systematics and Evolution
- General Survey of Morphology
Part III Conservation
- The Fishery of Pterapogon kauderni
- Conservation of Pterapogon kauderni, a Challenge Still Ahead
- The Lembeh Conundrum, from a Careless Action to a Grave Conservation Situation
- Conservation of Pterapogon kauderni, a Challenge Still Ahead
Part IV Appendix
- Captive Breeding and Rearing of Pterapogon kauderni
References
Index
Companion Website This book has a companion website: www.wiley.com/go/vagelli/cardinalfish with Figures and Tables from the book for downloading
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