Aṭlas-i māhiyān-i ābʹhā-yi dākhilī-i Īrān

Compiled by Yazdān Kayvānī and colleagues, the Aṭlas-i māhiyān-i ābʹhā-yi dākhilī-i Īrān [Atlas of Inland Water Fishes of Iran] stands as an authoritative reference on the aquatic biodiversity of the Iranian plateau. Published by the Sāzmān-i Ḥifāẓat-i Muḥīṭ-i Zīst (Department of Environment), this bilingual volume presents a detailed systematic account of the country's ichthyofauna, covering approximately 163 species across major basins such as the Caspian Sea, Urmia, and the Persian Gulf. The text provides rigorous data on morphology, biometry, and ecology, supported by high-quality colour photographs and precise distribution maps. Special attention is given to conservation, offering up-to-date IUCN statuses for threatened species, including the commercially vital sturgeons. This work represents a significant contribution to the zoological literature of the Middle East, essential for researchers in marine biology and environmental conservation.