This comprehensive study of the fishes of Central America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the region's aquatic biodiversity. Based on collections made by some of the most renowned naturalists of the 19th century, the book provides a detailed account of the taxonomic and biogeographic diversity of Central America's fish fauna, as well as a wealth of other information on their biology, ecology, and conservation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.