The Complete Illustrated World Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures
Title | The Complete Illustrated World Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Gilpin |
Publisher | Lorenz Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Freshwater animals |
ISBN | 9781846814693 |
Frequently reprinted with differing titles and copyright dates.
The Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures
Title | The Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fish & River Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Gilpin |
Publisher | Hermes House |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Amphibians |
ISBN | 9780857232939 |
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.
The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures
Title | The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Gilpin |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Freshwater animals |
ISBN | 9780754822912 |
The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures
Title | The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Gilpin |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780754817642 |
Presents a complete encyclopedia, organized by continent, of over 650 freshwater fish, reptiles, aquatic mammals, and amphibians, with over seven hundred photographs and illustrations.
The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures
Title | The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Freshwater Fish & River Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Gilpin |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Freshwater animals |
ISBN | 9781846813399 |
Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas
Title | Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas PDF eBook |
Author | Peter van der Sleen |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | 464 |
Release | 2017-12-11 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1400888808 |
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 guideās 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
Freshwater Fish of the Northeast
Title | Freshwater Fish of the Northeast PDF eBook |
Author | David A. Patterson |
Publisher | UPNE |
Total Pages | 142 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1584658193 |
From the redfin pickerel to the blueback trout, this vividly illustrated guide from a father-and-son author/illustrator team describes more than 60 freshwater fish from the ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams of New England and New York.