Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia

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, snout shape, pigment patterns, mouth morphology); descriptions of Virginia's freshwater habitats ; examples of incredible fish spawning and feeding behavior; tips on observing fish in the wild and in captivity; a chapter on the taxonomy of family and common names of the fish species most common throughout Virginia; up-to-date fish distribution maps; a complete glossary of termsProviding a fascinating foray into the wonders of the Commonwealth's swimmers, Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia will appeal to scientists, naturalists, teachers, native fish aquarists, students, anglers, and fish collectors.

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  Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia

  • 2019-09-24
  • 200 pages
  • Ebook
  • JHU Press

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