Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish

Author: Ken Schultz

Publisher: For Dummies

Published: 2003-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620458464

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The definitive field guide to North American saltwater fish-from the absolute authority on sportfishing Before you head out to the open seas, listen up: Your tackle box is not complete without Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish! Written by one of the foremost experts in sportfishing, this colorful reference provides anglers and fish enthusiasts of all levels an easy-to-use, indispensable guide to help you identify and learn about the most common species found off the North American coastlines-from albacore to yellowtail. Based on the award-winning reference book Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia, this handy field guide compresses the essence of its bestselling predecessor into a more manageable, compact size. Arranged alphabetically by species, each entry covers the identification, size/age, distribution, habitat, life history/behavior, and feeding habits of each fish. This fully illustrated, full-color guide makes it easy to identify what's at the end of your line. You'll learn how to distinguish an Atlantic mackerel from a Spanish mackerel, for instance; why you might mistake a cobia for a shark or a remora; how the red grouper's saddle spot will help you tell it apart from a Nassau grouper; and so much more. Written for the 16 million people who enjoy saltwater fishing, Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish features: 227 of the most common saltwater fish Large, full-color illustrations to help you identify your catch Approachable organization in a compact, take-along size A comprehensive glossary that explains the terms used in the species profiles Overview and anatomy sections written in layman's terms Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish is a must-have for any fan of America's favorite pastime: fishing!


A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes

A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes

Author: C. Richard Robins

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9780395975152

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The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths, bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System for quick, accurate field identification.


Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Field Guide

Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Field Guide

Author: Dave Bosanko

Publisher: Fish Identification Guides

Published: 2010-10-15

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781591932543

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Make identifying sport fish in the Gulf of Mexico simple! Youíll be the envy of your fishing party when you show off this easy-to-use field guide. Illustrations and details ensure accurate identifications. Plus, the book is waterproof, so pack it!


Saltwater Fishes of the Texas Gulf Coast

Saltwater Fishes of the Texas Gulf Coast

Author: Diane Rome Peebles

Publisher:

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780982551691

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Saltwater Fishes of the Texas Gulf Coast is for fishermen and nature enthusiasts alike, featuring 65 common species of fish occurring in the beautiful bays, beaches and offshore waters of Texas. The illustrations are arranged so that comparison of similar species is easy. The accompanying text accurately indicates size, distinguishing features and habitat. 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: 4"x 9" folded; 9" x 24.5" unfolded.


The Ultimate Fishing Guide

The Ultimate Fishing Guide

Author: Steven D. Price

Publisher: Collins Reference

Published: 1996-02-22

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780062732903

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For the 50 million Americans who fish on a regular basis, this is the one-stop reference to everything they'll ever need to know about fresh and saltwater fishing.


Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas

Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas

Author: Peter van der Sleen

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2017-12-11

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1400888808

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The Amazon and Orinoco basins in northern South America are home to the highest concentration of freshwater fish species on earth, with more than 3,000 species allotted to 564 genera. Amazonian fishes include piranhas, electric eels, freshwater stingrays, a myriad of beautiful small-bodied tetras and catfishes, and the largest scaled freshwater fish in the world, the pirarucu. Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas provides descriptions and identification keys for all the known genera of fishes that inhabit Greater Amazonia, a vast and still mostly remote region of tropical rainforests, seasonally flooded savannas, and meandering lowland rivers. The guide’s contributors include more than fifty expert scientists. They summarize the current state of knowledge on the taxonomy, species richness, and ecology of these fish groups, and provide references to relevant literature for species-level identifications. This richly illustrated guide contains 700 detailed drawings, 190 color photos, and 500 distribution maps, which cover all genera. An extensive and illustrated glossary helps readers with the identification keys. The first complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas, this comprehensive guide is essential for anyone interested in the freshwater life inhabiting this part of the world. First complete overview of the fish diversity in the Amazon and Orinoco basins Contributors include more than fifty experts Identification keys and distribution maps for all genera 190 stunning color photos 700 detailed line drawings Extensive and illustrated glossary