A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes
From Alaska to California
The Johns Hopkins University Press · Print & ebook · January 22, 2016
From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada.
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- Who it’s for
- Identify coastal fishes from Alaska to California, with illustrations and concise species details.
- Genres
- Fish & Amphibian Biology, Fish, Marine Biology
- Published
- The Johns Hopkins University Press, January 22, 2016
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From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada. The combined work of renowned marine science illustrator Val Kells and distinguished ichthyologists Luiz A. Rocha and Larry G. Allen, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California is this region's most current and thorough fish identification guide.
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Whether you are an angler, scuba diver, naturalist, student, or teacher, you will find every fish you're trying to identify, each shown in lifelike detail. The book's coverage extends from shallow, brackish waters to depths of about 200 meters. Key features include Over 950 illustrations of adults, juveniles, and color variants Descriptions of 157 fish families and almost 700 species Text presented adjacent to the illustrations Concise details about the biology, range, and distribution of each species Poised to become your go-to reference, this guide will find a welcome spot on your boat, in your backpack, or on your bookshelf.
Pacific Coast Fishes
Identify coastal fishes from Alaska to California, with illustrations and concise species details.
Come here for
- Illustrations of adult, juvenile, and color-variant fishes
- Species details on biology, range, and distribution
Expect
- Coverage from shallow, brackish waters to about 200 meters
- Descriptions of 157 fish families and almost 700 species
Where it sits
| Fish | 53% |
|---|---|
| Fish & Amphibian Biology | 49% |
| Marine Biology | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Nature Resources
- Biology
- Fish & Amphibian Biology
- Authors
- Valerie A. Kells, Luiz A. Rocha, Larry G. Allen
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Published
- January 22, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Nature Resources