メイン～テキサスの沿岸魚類ガイド A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes : From Maine to Texas

Kells, Valerie A./ Carpenter, Kent

Johns Hopkins University Press（2011/04発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 448 p.／サイズ 1,085 colour & 192 b/w illus.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780801898389
• DDC分類 597.17510974

基本説明

A comprehensive, and accurate identification guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes.

Full Description

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is a comprehensive, current, and accurate identification guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas. Val Kells and Kent Carpenter bring decades of experience to this project. With Kells' detailed, vivid illustrations and Carpenter's deep knowledge of biology, taxonomy, and nomenclature, this book captures the stunning diversity of species along America's eastern shores. Key features of the book include: * more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, set side-by-side with descriptions of each fish* details about the biology of each species* habitat, distribution, and size information Reliable and up-to-date, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is the most complete book ever published on East and Gulf Coast fishes-perfect for boat, home, or classroom. Its beautiful design and accessible format make it an ideal guide for fishermen, divers, students, scientists, naturalists, and fish enthusiasts alike.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Families
Species
Glossary
Rare Fishes Also in the Area
Select Bibliography and Additional Resources
Index