GOBIOIDS OF THE WORLD VOLUME I (AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE)

The book "Gobioids of the World" volumes 1 and 2 is written by two of the world's leading gobioid experts, Dr. Doug Hoese and Dr. Helen Larson from Australia.

Gobies are classified as one of the most diverse groups of vertebrates in the world. They inhabit both mountain streams and deep seas. Their distribution spans almost every continent. They exhibit a wide variety of shapes, behaviors, and colors. This group of fish requires detailed and accurate information for classification. This series of books is the most comprehensive collection of information about Gobioids ever written. It covers all families and genera. The illustrations include both photographs and drawings, which help make species identification easier. It is suitable for both academics and general enthusiasts. This book series will consist of 4 volumes, with volumes 1 and 2 now available. Book information Published in English Printed in full color on every page with 115 gsm matte art paper, A4 size. Hardcover with a high-quality dust jacket, spine sewn well. 

Volume 1 has 587 pages covering 8 families, which are:
Rhyacichthyidae (2 genera) 
Odontobutidae (6 genera)
Butidae (13 genera) 
Eleotridae (22 genera)
Xenisthmidae (6 genera) 
Thalasseleotrididae (2 genera)
Microdesmidae (12 genera) 
Schindleriidae (1 genera)