Seahorses and their relatives

Seahorses and their relatives most comprehensive encyclopeodia of the worlds seahorses and their relatives

This stunning book by Rudie Kuiter brilliantly captures the beauty and elegance of seahorses and their relatives through fantastic color photography. It is much more than just a picture book; it serves as the most comprehensive encyclopedia of these fascinating creatures.

The names of the creatures featured in this book are quite telling: seahorses, seadragons, pipehorses, pipefishes, bellowfishes, flutemouths, trumpetfishes, and seamoths. Over 370 species are included, complemented by more than 1200 photographs, most taken in their natural habitats. The book introduces various genera and subgenera, including around 80 species of seahorse.

Additionally, the book includes special chapters that discuss the origin, evolution, and global distribution of these species. It also dives into the topic of aquaculture for the aquarium trade, exploring why this trade exists, how these creatures are faring in the wild, and addressing the myth regarding their threatened status.

The book is fully indexed and includes a valuable glossary along with a list of references, making it a resourceful guide for anyone interested in these remarkable marine animals.