Catalogue of the Fishes in the British Museum; Volume 1

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This is a comprehensive catalog of the fish collection at the British Museum (Natural History), compiled by Albert Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther, a renowned ichthyologist and taxonomist. The catalog covers more than 12,000 specimens from all over the world, arranged according to their scientific names, families, and geographical distribution. The entries provide detailed descriptions, measurements, and references to other scientific works. This book is a seminal reference for fish researchers and collectors, as well as a testimony to the diversity and beauty of aquatic life.