{"product_id":"field-guide-to-freshwater-fishes-of-virginia-paperback","title":"Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul E. Bugas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCorbin D. Hilling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eValerie A. Kells\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse and numerous freshwater fish species in Virginia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia\u003c\/i\u003e, the foremost experts on Commonwealth fishes bring their decades of field experience to readers, offering a complete reference to the fishes of the entire state of Virginia. Gathering information that until now could only be found scattered across numerous reference works and online databases, this book provides everything you need to know to identify fish families and species in the Virginia region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering how to collect, handle, observe, conserve, and protect these unique fishes, the book's key features include \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- more than 175 vibrant, full-color illustrations, set side by side with descriptions of each fish\u003cbr\u003e- helpful line drawings that depict the most reliable diagnostic characteristics for field identifications (e.g., snout shape, pigment patterns, mouth morphology)\u003cbr\u003e- descriptions of Virginia's freshwater habitats \u003cbr\u003e- examples of incredible fish spawning and feeding behavior\u003cbr\u003e- tips on observing fish in the wild and in captivity\u003cbr\u003e- a chapter on the taxonomy of family and common names of the fish species most common throughout Virginia\u003cbr\u003e- up-to-date fish distribution maps\u003cbr\u003e- a complete glossary of terms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a fascinating foray into the wonders of the Commonwealth's swimmers, \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to scientists, naturalists, teachers, native fish aquarists, students, anglers, and fish collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul E. Bugas, Jr., \u003c\/b\u003e is a fisheries manager with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Corbin D. Hilling is a graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. \u003cb\u003eVal Kells\u003c\/b\u003e is a coauthor and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Maine to Texas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTunas and Billfishes of the World\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Pinder\u003c\/b\u003e is an aquatic biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. \u003cb\u003eDerek A. Wheaton\u003c\/b\u003e is a hatchery tech for Conservation Fisheries, Inc. \u003cb\u003eDonald J. Orth\u003c\/b\u003e is the Thomas H. Jones Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. \u003cb\u003eJoseph R. Tomelleri\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eFreshwater Fishes of North America, Volume 1: Petromyzontidae to Catostomidae\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169689833607,"sku":"9781421433059","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/20d26adda75454c6c3ea4976c30d37b6.webp?v=1733343082","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/field-guide-to-freshwater-fishes-of-virginia-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}