Covers over 1,670 species of reef fishes found in the vast Indo-Pacific region, which is home to the greatest variety of marine life in the world Fully revised in its 5th edition Contains over 2,000 stunning watercolor illustrations and 29 photos A must-have reference for divers, marine biologists, ecologists, commercial fisheries and sports anglers Includes a comprehensive identification guide to the families of reef fishes, with a definitive index The classification and names of many species have been revised and new species are included in this edition An informative and detailed Introduction includes area coverage; faunal composition; biology, behavior and ecology of reef fishes; classification of fishes, and much more