Biodiversity Dynamics and Conservation: The Freshwater Fish of Tropical Africa

TLDR: This book discusses the diversity and variability of freshwater ecosystems in tropical Africa, the role of fish biodiversity, and the threats to fish biodiversity.

Abstract: Introduction Acknowledgements Part I. The Diversity of African Freshwater Fish: 1. The diversity and variability of freshwater ecosystems in tropical Africa 2. The fish fauna of Africa 3. Genetic diversity and mechanisms of speciation Part II. The Past as a Key to Understanding the Present: 4. Species diversity: evolution at work 5. Classification of diversity 6. Chance and challenge in a changing environment Part III. The Diverse Lifestyles of African Freshwater Fish: 7. Diversity of growth and feeding behaviours 8. Diversity of reproductive strategies and life histories 9. Diversity of responses to environmental constraints Part IV. Dynamics of Fish Assemblages: 10. Fish assemblages in tropical Africa 11. Equilibrium processes of species richness and diversity 12. Diversity of habitats, temporal change and assemblage dynamics 13. Fish diversity and ecosystem functioning Part V. Conservation of Biodiversity: 14. The threats to fish biodiversity 15. The economic role of fish biodiversity 16. Conservation options Bibliography Species index Subject index.