The Fishes Of India: Being A Natural History Of The Fishes Known To Inhabit The Seas And Fresh Waters Of India, Burma And Ceylon 2nd(Paperback, Francis Day)
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About The Book: The Fishes of India by Francis Day is a landmark two-volume work offering a detailed natural history of fish species inhabiting the seas and freshwater bodies of India, Burma, and Ceylon. Richly illustrated and scientifically rigorous, the volumes describe over 300 species, covering taxonomy, morphology, habitats, and local significance. Intended for naturalists, colonial officials, and scholars, the work remains a foundational reference in ichthyology. Day’s meticulous research established a lasting legacy in the study of South Asian aquatic biodiversity. About The Author: Francis Talbot Day (1829–1889) was a British army surgeon, naturalist, and pioneering ichthyologist in colonial India. Serving as Inspector-General of Fisheries in India and Burma, he described over 300 fish species and authored key works like The Fishes of India and volumes in The Fauna of British India series. He introduced trout to the Nilgiris and received international recognition for his efforts. Despite conflicts with contemporaries, his legacy endures through his scientific contributions and extensive ichthyological collections housed in global museums. The Title 'The Fishes Of India: Being A Natural History Of The Fishes Known To Inhabit The Seas And Fresh Waters Of India, Burma And Ceylon written/authored/edited by Francis Day', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370971806 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 414 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Fishes, India. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 2nd
