Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina

Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina

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Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9781570036804

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From mudminnows and sunfishes to lampreys and sturgeons, the guide describes more than one hundred fifty species of freshwater and coastal estuarine fishes that spend all or major portions of their lives in the fresh waters of South Carolina. For each species the authors provide diagnostic characteristics including size, markings, similar species, and sexual dimorphism as well as information on biology, habitat, and distribution. Color photographs and detailed distribution maps accompany each description. --from publisher description.


Handbook of European Freshwater Fishes

Handbook of European Freshwater Fishes

Author: Maurice Kottelat

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 668

ISBN-13:

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Standard reference to the freshwater fishes of Europe covering 546 native and 33 introduced species. Includes diagnoses for all species with keys to genera and species, methods for identification, notes on habitat, biology, ecology, native, extirpated and introduced distributions, species conservation status (validated through IUCN procedures), uptodate taxonomy and nomenclature using modern methods and concepts. Included is a bibliography of more than 870 references.


The Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures

The Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures

Author: Daniel Gilpin

Publisher: Hermes House

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780857232939

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This stunning encyclopedic directory contains fascinating facts about a selection of the many wonderful and varied fish, reptiles and amphibians that dwell in the world's freshwater habitats. More than 450 of the creatures that inhabit the world's rivers, streams, swamps and lakes are profiled in detailed entries. The majority of species are presented with superb illustrations, and there are maps and quick-reference data panels to pinpoint distribution, habitat, food, size and breeding habits. With over 500 glorious images to aid identification, this information-packed directory of aquatic life is likely to appeal to anglers and aquarium enthusiasts, as well as to the general reader interested in natural history.


Reef and Freshwater Fish of Seychelles

Reef and Freshwater Fish of Seychelles

Author: Oliver Gerlach

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Published: 2014-08-14

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780953378784

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This is the only field guide to the common and distinctive reef, ocean and freshwater fish of the Seychelles islands. A summary of good diving and snorkelling sites in the islands is followed by brief descriptions of the fish and their habits. The main part of the book are the 24 full colour plates illustrating 163 different species.