| Other author/creator | Rohde, Fred C., author. |
| Other author/creator | Smith, Scott A. (Marine biologist), author. |
| Other author/creator | Bissette, Jesse L., author. |
| Other author/creator | Hogue, Gabriela M., author. |
| Series |
Southern gateways guide
Southern gateways guide. ^A1041366
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| Contents |
Aids for Identification -- Identification Key to the Families of Freshwater Fishes in North Carolina -- Monospecific Families -- Lampreys (Family Petromyzontidae) -- Sturgeons (Family Acipenseridae) -- "Shads" (Families Alosidae and Dorosomatidae) -- Suckers (Family Catostomidae) -- "Minnows" (Families Cyprinidae, Leuciscidae, and Xenocyprididae) -- North American Catfishes (Family Ictaluridae) -- Pikes (Family Esocidae) -- Trouts and Salmons (Family Salmonidae) -- Sleepers (Family Eleotridae) -- Gobies (Family Gobiidae) -- Sand Flounders (Family Paralichthyidae) -- Cichlids (Family Cichlidae) -- New World Silversides (Family Atherinopsidae) -- Topminnows (Family Fundulidae) -- Livebearers (Family Poeciliidae) -- Mullets (Family Mugilidae) -- Temperate Basses (Family Moronidae) -- Drums and Croakers (Family Sciaenidae) -- Darters and Perches (Family Percidae) -- Sculpins (Family Cottidae) -- Sunfishes and Black Basses (Family Centrarchidae) -- Pygmy Sunfishes (Family Elassomatidae) -- Appendix. The Meanings of the Scientific Names of North Carolina's Freshwater Fishes. |
| Abstract |
"More than 250 species of freshwater fishes live in North Carolina waters, making identification a challenge. Thanks to this comprehensive guide, anyone will be able to accurately identify any fish found in North Carolina--and better appreciate the diversity and beauty of fishes within the state. Inside the book: Detailed identification keys based on essential species markers; 546 full-color images for clear identification of species markers; 260 maps showing species distribution throughout the state; Information on the freshwater fish families and ichthyological history of North Carolina; An appendix that explains the meanings behind the scientific names. This is the must-have portable reference for nature lovers and anglers in North Carolina and beyond"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Tracy, Bryn H. Guide to North Carolina's freshwater fishes Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, 2024 9781469678122 |
| Genre/form | field guides. |
| Genre/form | Field guides |
| Genre/form | Field guides. |
| Genre/form | Guides d'identification. |
| LCCN | 2023040816 |
| ISBN | 9781469678115 |
| ISBN | 146967811X paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
