Description
Coastal fish of the Balearic Islands
Book summary
This pocket guide offers precise visual identification of the most representative coastal fish species of the Balearic Mediterranean. With detailed, scaled illustrations, readers can easily recognize the fish that inhabit areas from the surf zone to a few meters deep. An indispensable resource for divers, snorkelers, and nature lovers visiting Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.
What is it about?
The work presents a selection of fish species found in the coastal waters of the Balearic Islands, illustrated with great precision and approximately at life size to facilitate comparison. Each illustration is accompanied by a brief descriptive text, and a key to symbols is included at the beginning of the guide to summarize information on the abundance, depth, and habitat of each species. It is a practical tool for identifying fish observed while snorkeling or diving in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.
Main topics
- Visual identification of Mediterranean coastal fish.
- Ecology of the littoral and sublittoral zones of the Balearic Islands.
- Marine habitats: from the surf zone to shallow bottoms of a few meters.
- Distribution, abundance, and depth of the represented species.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at divers, snorkelers, marine biologists, nature guides, and anyone interested in Mediterranean marine life who wishes to quickly and accurately identify the fish they encounter on the coasts of the Balearic Islands.
What this book offers
- Scaled illustrations that allow for the comparison of the actual size of the species.
- Symbol key for an at-a-glance interpretation of abundance, depth, and habitat.
- Pocket-sized, lightweight, and durable format, ideal for taking into the water or on excursions.
- Concise and visual information, without unnecessary technical jargon, for field use.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ballesteros Sagarra, Enric; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: eng
- Subject: FISH (ICHTHYOLOGY), FARM AND LABOR ANIMALS
- Collection: NATURE MINIGUIDES
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 32 g
Editorial review
A visual field guide especially useful for those who snorkel or dive in the Balearic archipelago. Its small format and scaled illustrations facilitate the rapid identification of the most common littoral species. Although brief, the information is clear and practical, with a symbol system that provides essential ecological data without overwhelming the reader. Recommended as a companion for marine excursions and for those fond of observing Mediterranean fauna.