This book is a comprehensive identification guide to the 222 species of fishes in Florida’s fresh waters. Each species is presented with color photographs, key characteristics for identification, comparisons to similar species, habitat descriptions, and dot distribution maps. Florida's unique mix of species includes some of the world's favorite sport fishes, the Tarpon and Largemouth Bass. This guide also features three species native only to Florida—the Seminole Killifish, Flagfish, and Okaloosa Darter—and the smallest freshwater fish in North America, the Least Killifish. Ranging from the panhandle to the Everglades, their habitats include springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and man-made canals. As Florida's human population grows, the state's freshwater environments are being changed in ways that threaten its native fishes. This book provides important information on the diversity, distribution, and environmental needs of both native and nonindigenous species, helping us monitor and take care of Florida's water and its aquatic inhabitants.
Make identifying freshwater fish easy and enjoyable. This field guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 80 types of Florida fish, and the book's waterproof pages make it perfect for the dock or boat. Identify your catches with the intricately detailed fish illustrations, and verify them using the "Similar Species" comparison features. Then read fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits and more. Plus, match up your best catches against the state and North American records. With inside information for locating fishing hotspots, this book is essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV and cabin.
"These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides¿-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they¿re the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they¿ll encounter in their particular locale. This guide includes 51 freshwater species, both common and exotic, found in the lakes, streams, reservoirs, rivers, and canals of all parts of Florida.Includes trout, bass, sunfish, crappie, catfish, gars, eels, Florida exotics, even shiners, darters and other bait species. Typical size, both length and weight, as well as edibility index are included for each fish. Species and text by Dr. Robert G. Werner, professor emeritus of environmental science at SUNY."
This is a field guide with a plus: It not only tells how to identify the common freshwater fishes of North America, it also tells how to collect them and keep them in a home aquarium. It includes the fishes you are most likely to see or catch in any lake or stream in North America, from the Longnose Gar and Northern Pike to the Rosyside Dace and Ninespine Stickleback. Important features are: 113 species in 22 families -- trouts, minnows, sunfishes, perches, catfishes, killifishes, and many othrs, with an emphasis on fishes that are suitable for aquarium life. 119 beautiful four-color illustratoins by Peter Thompson -- at least one illustration for each species. Clear, lively descriptions of each species and family, telling how to recognize them, where and when to find them, how to collect and keep them in an aquarium or fish pool, what to feed them, how to breed them, and interesting facts about habitat, life cycle, natural history, and local names. Range maps showing the North American distribution of each species.
Freshwater Fishes of Florida: Anglers and naturalists alike will want to use this handy field guide to identify 60 species of freshwater fish likely to be caught on hook-and-line in Florida. The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat, geographical distribution and favorite baits for landing each species. This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use durable lamination also makes it waterproof. Size: 4x 9 folded; 9 x 24.5 unfolded.
A compact, authoritative guide for freshwater fishing trips From one of the most respected names in the world of sportfishing comes the definitive, full-color guide to 140 of the most common freshwater fish species found in North American rivers, lakes, and streams. Featuring information on identification, habitat, size, and diet, Ken Schultz's Guide to Freshwater Fish is a must for anglers and sportfishing enthusiasts everywhere.
"What is this fish? Is it good to eat? Is it a record? Answers to these common questions, plus many others, are finally answered in this new book by Florida Sportsman Senior Editor Vic Dunaway"--Page 4 of cover.
Amateur naturalist will find this reference/guide ideal with its aids for non-specialists: a thoroughly cross reference glossary, index of common names.