Freshwater Fishes of the Northeastern United States: A Field Guide (New York State Series)

At least 162 species of fish are known to live or spawn in the freshwaters of the Northeast representing twenty-eight families and sixteen orders. This diversity springs from an enormous variety of freshwater habitats including some of the largest lakes in the world; vast and complex river systems; deep clear lakes in Maine and the Adirondack Mountains; and myriad small lakes bogs marshes and streams that dot the northeast. In the most comprehensive book of its kind Robert G. Werner offers a thorough survey and analysis in accessible field guide form of the regions abundant freshwater fishes. Werners discussion of the geological history of the region serves as a critical background for understanding not only the fascinating habitats of fishes but also the extensive watersheds and drainages of the region. A reference list provides up-to-date sources and the species descriptions contain the latest relevant data and research on specific fish. In addition vivid color plates and extensive line drawings illustrate fish morphology and the distinctive natural colors of numerous species. As a standard resource this guide will attract a wide audience. This book will be useful to biologists ecologists and zoologists and will have an indispensable appeal among anglers environmentalists and fisheries professionals.