| Freshwater Fishes of the Northeastern United States: A Field Guide Contributor(s): Werner, Robert G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815630204 ISBN-13: 9780815630203 Publisher: Syracuse University Press OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Informative, accurate, and easily comprehended by the scientist and the layperson, this book will be a useful tool for anyone interested in northeastern United States fish identification, life history, and distribution. Robert G. Werner presents the most current information available to aid in identifying the most distinguishable characteristics. The guide includes illustrations that accurately depict the morphology and color of fishes in the region. A source of detailed information, the book goes beyond simple identification to include complete species and reference lists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish |
| Dewey: 597.176 |
| LCCN: 2004000345 |
| Series: New York State |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.48" W x 9.16" (1.95 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At least 162 species of fish are known to live or spawn in the freshwaters of the Northeast, representing twenty-eight families and sixteen orders. This diversity springs from an enormous variety of freshwater habitats, including some of the largest lakes in the world; vast and complex river systems; deep, clear lakes in Maine and the Adirondack Mountains; and myriad small lakes, bogs, marshes, and streams that dot the northeast. In the most comprehensive book of its kind, Robert G. Werner offers a thorough survey and analysis, in accessible field guide form, of the region's abundant freshwater fishes. Werner's discussion of the geological history of the region serves as a critical background for understanding not only the fascinating habitats of fishes but also the extensive watersheds and drainages of the region. A reference list provides up-to-date sources, and the species descriptions contain the latest relevant data and research on specific fish. In addition, vivid color plates and extensive line drawings illustrate fish morphology and the distinctive natural colors of numerous species. As a standard resource, this guide will attract a wide audience. This book will be useful to biologists, ecologists, and zoologists and will have an indispensable appeal among anglers, environmentalists, and fisheries professionals. |