Crayfish of the World - A Comprehensive Guide

Taipei 2025, geb., Großformat, 512 Seiten, 1115 Farbfotos, 3 Zeichnungen, 1 Karte, 750 Arten und Formen. “This book is the product of a profound passion and an insatiable curiosity about the world's crayfish species. The authors, driven by a desire for a comprehensive overview that did not yet exist, decided to embark on this project themselves. Their deep interest in this fascinating animal group motivated them to take on the monu-mental task. Throughout their research, they strengthened their connections with crayfish specialists world-wide, traveling across different continents to gather firsthand knowledge and experiences. Their primary fo-cus was to compile all available information on these crustaceans. Equally important was their goal to cap-ture high-quality photographs of as many species as possible. Unfortunately, material for some species was unavailable. The authors went to great lengths during their travels to locate and document many of these elu-sive crayfish for posterity. Through their collaborative efforts, they also discovered numerous new species, unveiling them to the world for the first time.”