Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild explained

Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild
Author:Ivan Mikolji
Language:English
Country:United Kingdom
Published:October 2020
Publisher:TJ International
Isbn:978-1-83853-883-5
Homepage:mikolji.com
Pages:392pp
Media Type:Hardback
Genre:science
Genres:Ichthyological literature
Oclc:1201655786

Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild is a book written by photographer, artist and aquatic explorer Ivan Mikolji from Caracas, Venezuela. about aquatic fishes found in the Venezuelan and Colombian Amazon rainforest.[1] [2] In the book, Mikolji documents the underwater fishes in the Orinoco River catchment.[3] The book was designed by Joshua Pickett, author of The Bichir Handbook.[4]

The book features over 150 species[5] of freshwater fish. The work encompasses the fishes of the Orinoquia[6] in Venezuela, Colombia, the Amazonas inselbergs, and other areas in the tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield.[7]

The author describes the behavior of fish species in their natural habitats and information of their localities, water temperature, pH, and other fish and plant species that share their biotopes.[8] The book also includes the etymology of their scientific names, and tips for underwater photography.[9] [10]

The book won the Honorable Mention Prize in the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.[11]

References

  1. Web site: Aquariumania - Tropical Fish as Pets - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com): Aquariumania - Episode 81 Naturalist and Explorer Ivan Mikolji, Part 2:Tales from His New Book "Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild" on Apple Podcasts. 2021-03-03. Apple Podcasts. en-us.
  2. Web site: Aquariumania - How Ivan Mikolji Fuses Nature, Science, and Art to Foster Conservation of South American Waters on Pet Life Radio. 2021-03-03. www.petliferadio.com.
  3. Book: MIKOLJI, IVAN. FISHES OF THE ORINOCO IN THE WILD.. 2020. INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING NE. 978-1-83853-883-5. [S.l.]. 1201655786.
  4. Web site: Fish from the Orinoco in the Wild - MIKOLJI.com. 2021-03-03. MonsterFishKeepers.com. en-US.
  5. Web site: World Fish Migration Day: October 24, 2020. 2021-03-03. www.worldfishmigrationday.com.
  6. Web site: 2021-02-11. Participamos en el nuevo libro del fotógrafo de biodiversidad Ivan Mikolji. 2021-03-03. Orinoco Sostenible. en-US.
  7. Book: Aquariumania - Episode 81 Naturalist and Explorer Ivan Mikolji, Part 2:Tales from His New Book "Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild". en.
  8. Web site: 2020-11-26.
    1. 66 – Fishes of the Orinoco
    . 2021-03-03. The Aquarium Guys. en-US.
  9. Web site: The Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild A fantastic new book!. 2021-03-03. Freshwater Life Project. 21 June 2020. en-UK.
  10. Web site: AUTHOR INTERVIEW: FISHES OF THE ORINOCO IN THE WILD. 2021-03-03. pocketmags.com.
  11. Web site: Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winners . 2022-08-08 . indiebookawards.com.

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