| Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico, Vol. 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes Contributor(s): McEachran, John (Author), Fechhelm, Janice D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0292752067 ISBN-13: 9780292752061 Publisher: University of Texas Press OUR PRICE: $148.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: "This work is unique and especially important because it brings together, for the first time, information on the entire fish fauna of the Gulf of Mexico. Other volumes cover only subsets of Gulf fishes....This represents the most complete survey of the ichthyofauna of the Gulf of Mexico ever compiled." -- Philip A. Hastings, Research Scientist and Curator of Fishes and Invertebrates, University of Arizona The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world and contains over 15 percent of all known species of marine fishes. This diverse fish fauna has been the subject of many publications, but, until now, no work has ever surveyed all known species, including the deep sea fishes and those of the southern Gulf. This book is the first of two volumes that will cover the entire fish fauna of the Gulf of Mexico. An introductory section that outlines the Gulf's geographical setting, geological origin, current patterns, tides, sediments, meteorology, ecology, and biological exploration is followed by a key for the forty-four orders of fishes known from the Gulf. Keys and descriptions are provided for families, which are arranged phylogenetically, and for the species, which are arranged alphabetically, described, and distinguished from similar species. All but a few species are illustrated. Volume 2 is tentatively scheduled for publication in early 2006. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish |
| Dewey: 597.177 |
| LCCN: 98004605 |
| Series: Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico |
| Physical Information: 2.66" H x 7.54" W x 10.29" (5.50 lbs) 1120 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Gulf Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world and contains over 15 percent of all known species of marine fishes. This diverse fish fauna has been the subject of many publications, but, until now, no work has ever surveyed all known species, including the deep sea fishes and those of the southern Gulf. This book is the first of two volumes that will cover the entire fish fauna of the Gulf of Mexico. An introductory section that outlines the Gulf's geographical setting, geological origin, current patterns, tides, sediments, meteorology, ecology, and biological exploration is followed by a key for the forty-four orders of fishes known from the Gulf. Keys and descriptions are provided for families, which are arranged phylogenetically, and for the species, which are arranged alphabetically, described, and distinguished from similar species. All but a few species are illustrated. |
Contributor Bio(s): McEachran, John: - John D. McEachran is Professor of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University.Fechhelm, Janice D.: - Janice D. Fechhelm is Research Assistant and Scientific Illustrator in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University. |