The Fishes Of India: Being A Natural History Of The Fishes Known To Inhabit The Seas And Fresh Waters Of India, Burma And Ceylon

The Fishes of India by Francis Day is a landmark two-volume work offering a detailed natural history of fish species inhabiting the seas and freshwater bodies of India, Burma, and Ceylon. Richly illustrated and scientifically rigorous, the volumes describe over 300 species, covering taxonomy, morphology, habitats, and local significance. Intended for naturalists, colonial officials, and scholars, the work remains a foundational reference in ichthyology. Day’s meticulous research established a lasting legacy in the study of South Asian aquatic biodiversity.