{"product_id":"9780470654996","title":"The Banggai Cardinalfish Natural History, Conservation, and Culture of Pterapogon kauderni","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Banggai Cardinalfish\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural History, Conservation, and Culture of Pterapogon kauderni\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlejandro A. Vagelli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature \/ Animals \/ Marine Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Banggai cardinalfish, \u003ci\u003ePterapogon kauderni\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.  \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/vagelli\/cardinalfish\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/vagelli\/cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e to access the figures and tables from the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr Alejandro A. Vagelli\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Science and Conservation at the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, and as adjunct professor teaches Marine Biology, Ichthyology, and Marine Conservation at Rutgers University.   He is the world’s leading authority on the Banggai cardinalfish, \u003ci\u003ePterapogon kauderni\u003c\/i\u003e , and was one of the first people to breed the species successfully in captivity. He has published numerous scientific articles on its biology, ecology, and conservation, and his fieldwork in \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e led to the inclusion of the species in the IUCN Red List.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 October 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470654996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314263748748,"sku":"9780470654996","price":178.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470654996_1463b486-b0f4-4901-b353-a8ecd426b612.jpg?v=1780185109","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470654996","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}