Freshwater Fishes of the Northeastern United States

Freshwater Fishes of the Northeastern United States A Field Guide

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780815638223
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Imprint: Syracuse University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 597.1760974
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 277
Weight: 272g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 24mm