--- product_id: 5133159 title: "Reef Creature Identification: Tropical Pacific" price: "SAR 278" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5133159-reef-creature-identification-tropical-pacific store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 1,600 species covered across Tropical Pacific 500 pages of expert marine life knowledge 2,000 vivid photographs for instant ID Reef Creature Identification: Tropical Pacific **Price:** SAR 278 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Unlock the secrets of the Tropical Pacific reefβ€”your ultimate underwater ID companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reef Creature Identification: Tropical Pacific - **How much does it cost?** SAR 278 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5133159-reef-creature-identification-tropical-pacific) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Mobile Species Focus:** Special attention to crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and echinoderms for niche enthusiasts. - β€’ **Trusted by Avid Divers:** Top-rated by the diving community for quick, reliable identification on every adventure. - β€’ **Expertly Curated 500 Pages:** A dense yet organized reference that fits all your reef creature needs in one volume. - β€’ **Instant ID with 2,000 Photos:** High-quality, real-life images make identifying marine life effortless and accurate. - β€’ **Dive Deeper with 1,600 Species:** Comprehensive coverage of Tropical Pacific reef creatures ensures you never miss a discovery. ## Overview Reef Creature Identification Tropical Pacific is a 500-page photographic guide featuring 1,600 marine species and 2,000 images, focusing on mobile reef animals like crustaceans and mollusks. Highly rated by divers, it offers quick, reliable identification for Tropical Pacific marine life, making it an essential reference for underwater explorers and marine enthusiasts. ## Description desertcart.com: Reef Creature Identification Tropical Pacific: 9781878348449: Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach: Books Review: Exactly What I Needed - Both avid divers, my boy friend and I wanted a book to help us identify all the different animals we see when we dive. There was only so much of: "blue fish with white and black stripes and yellow tipped pectoral fins" on Google that we could take. We live in the Philippines and, it being the "center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity", the amount of fish seen per dive is amazing though impossible to identify. So we wanted something that would give us the name of the animal, so that we could read more on them on our own. The most important criteria was that they were photographs and NOT illustrations. After reading the reviews on those available out there I decided on Reef Creatures and Reef Fish because it fit all our requirements. PROS: These books are the quickest way to identify the fish and critters in the Tropical Pacific. The photos are great, it makes identification easier. True, the amount of photographs can be "overwhelming"... especially if you are just browsing the book and not searching through it for something in particular. I do not fault the authors, the abundance and diversity of fish and creatures in this region IS overwhelming. But if you saw it and just need to put a name with the image in your head..this book will help you do that in a very organised way! Putting these books together must not have been easy but I am glad they did because it is very useful. In the two hours we spent browsing through the book, there were many "That's what it's called!" moments. CONS: The books are heavy. Not the most travel-friendly, especially now that there are weight restrictions on flights. If and when they are digitized and sold for the Kindle or iPad, I will definitely buy them again. But they are compact enough and complete enough to be the only ones you'll need to take with you on trips. Aside from the basic information, there is nothing too specific about the fish. Basically just the scientific name, size average, 2-3 sentences about their appearance and places to find them in. However, I expected this after reading the reviews and am still pleased because as soon as I identify the animal, I can research more on it myself. If you can purchase these book on the Internet, you can research the specifics on it too. OVER ALL: I would recommend these books to people who want to easily and quickly identify a fish or creature that they saw. If you want a book that is more in-depth, this is not the book for you. I give the two books 5-stars because they are exactly what I expected them to be and serve their purpose beautifully. Money well-spent. Review: Awesome book for divers - We used this book to identify the sea creatures we saw in Indonesia. Very useful and informative with beautiful pictures. ## Features - 500-page reference detailing 1,600 animals with 2,000 photographs - text focuses on mobile species, highlighting crustaceans, mollusks, worms and echinoderms ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #129,156 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Coral Reefs Ecosystems #42 in Marine Life #153 in Outdoors & Nature Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 216 Reviews | ## Images ![Reef Creature Identification: Tropical Pacific - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nwvYY0mJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What I Needed *by G***R on January 12, 2012* Both avid divers, my boy friend and I wanted a book to help us identify all the different animals we see when we dive. There was only so much of: "blue fish with white and black stripes and yellow tipped pectoral fins" on Google that we could take. We live in the Philippines and, it being the "center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity", the amount of fish seen per dive is amazing though impossible to identify. So we wanted something that would give us the name of the animal, so that we could read more on them on our own. The most important criteria was that they were photographs and NOT illustrations. After reading the reviews on those available out there I decided on Reef Creatures and Reef Fish because it fit all our requirements. PROS: These books are the quickest way to identify the fish and critters in the Tropical Pacific. The photos are great, it makes identification easier. True, the amount of photographs can be "overwhelming"... especially if you are just browsing the book and not searching through it for something in particular. I do not fault the authors, the abundance and diversity of fish and creatures in this region IS overwhelming. But if you saw it and just need to put a name with the image in your head..this book will help you do that in a very organised way! Putting these books together must not have been easy but I am glad they did because it is very useful. In the two hours we spent browsing through the book, there were many "That's what it's called!" moments. CONS: The books are heavy. Not the most travel-friendly, especially now that there are weight restrictions on flights. If and when they are digitized and sold for the Kindle or iPad, I will definitely buy them again. But they are compact enough and complete enough to be the only ones you'll need to take with you on trips. Aside from the basic information, there is nothing too specific about the fish. Basically just the scientific name, size average, 2-3 sentences about their appearance and places to find them in. However, I expected this after reading the reviews and am still pleased because as soon as I identify the animal, I can research more on it myself. If you can purchase these book on the Internet, you can research the specifics on it too. OVER ALL: I would recommend these books to people who want to easily and quickly identify a fish or creature that they saw. If you want a book that is more in-depth, this is not the book for you. I give the two books 5-stars because they are exactly what I expected them to be and serve their purpose beautifully. Money well-spent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome book for divers *by M***A on December 28, 2025* We used this book to identify the sea creatures we saw in Indonesia. Very useful and informative with beautiful pictures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent critter ID book *by J***B on July 14, 2011* I'm so happy this book came out in time to go on my recent dive trip to Indonesia. I was fretting over which of my vast collection of ID books I should fit into my tiny luggage allowance, and this one book replaced several other, more comprehensive books on individual types of critters (for example, nudibranchs or crustaceans). This one book helped me identify most of the critters on my dive, including some the dive guides didn't know. My book was frequently borrowed by my fellow travelers and the dive guides on the trip. You don't have to know much about critters to find things in this book, which makes it a good place to start. I have several books that cover all kinds of creatures and this is my favorite. Paired with the Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific book, you can ID almost anything you see diving in the Pacific or Indian Oceans. They are now my standard Pacific dive trip travel set. ## Frequently Bought Together - Reef Creature Identification Tropical Pacific - Reef Fish Identification Tropical Pacific 2nd Edition - Nudibranch & Sea Slug Identification - Indo-Pacific- 2nd Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5133159-reef-creature-identification-tropical-pacific](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5133159-reef-creature-identification-tropical-pacific) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*