With contributions from biologists, paleontologists, ecologists, veterinarians and fishers, The Bichir Handbook explores everything from the identification for all fourteen extant species of the ancient family of freshwater fishes, Polypteridae, the most comprehensive delve into their aquarium husbandry, and some of the first reconstructions of never-before-seen extinct species of bichir. Whether you’re an aquarist, scientist, or someone just interested in natural history, this book will keep you turning the pages. Illustrated by award winning paleoartist and ichthyologist, Dorian Noël, every illustration is hand-painted to define their most identifiable features, in the best full colour illustrations of Polypteridae to date. This beautifully crafted publication contains stunning images of these living fossils, and infographics which will have you referencing back to for years!  

• Includes a free poster which features the family tree of all known Polypteriformes and how they relate to each other, and on the other side, an illustrated version of the size comparison chart which appears inside the book.
• Includes a free bookmark also doubling up as a checklist for every living species of polypterid. Tick the species you have, photograph the bookmark and upload the photos to social media for us to see, using the hashtag: #thebichirhandbook 

210x210mm, 138pp, 150gsm silk paper, Cover & jacket with an anti-scuff finish. 

ISBN: 978-1789727708

It varies, we post tracked and signed worldwide. Of course, mainland UK is cheaper, and outside of Europe being more expensive due to the pandemic affecting shipping prices, but we have reduced the price of the book to help, and even have retailers around the world which may save you money on postage. See them here!

• United Kingdom - Typically, deliveries should take 2-5 working days but please allow 1 week. 
• United States - Please allow 2 weeks
• Europe - Please allow 1-2 weeks
• Rest of World - Please allow 2-4 weeks (although sometimes it may arrive as soon as 3 days)

UK, Europe and Rest of World are delivered from the United Kingdom.

United States is delivered from North America to reduce postage prices slightly (*only 30 copies left here)

Unfortunately we currently cannot ship single copies to some countries, however we are working on updating this. If you are from one of these countries we can't deliver to, please let us know and we will try to arrange something, alternatively,  please see our resellers situated around the world, as they may be local to your country.

A spatula would come in handy here, as on the flip side, The Bichir Handbook is the first of a number of books within The Oddball Handbook series. More details on the next book to be announced in the first or second quarter of 2022. Long time readers or savvy taxonomists may even be able to spot some clues as to what fishes the book will focus on!