The book on "Catfishes: Systematics, Biology and Culture" By Prof H.A. Khan deals with the teleosts belonging to the order siluiriformes. They form an important group of fishes next to cyprinids in their abundance and diversity. Catfishes are valued for food and game. They have become popular due to their hardy nature and adaptability to thrive both in fresh and brackish water. A vivid description of 162 species, belonging to 51 genera inhabiting inland ...
