Author: Alwyne WheelerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781851532261
Category : Agnatha
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Field Key to the Freshwater Fishes and Lampreys of the British Isles
Author: Alwyne WheelerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781851532261
Category : Agnatha
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A Field Key to the Freshwater Fishes of the British Isles
Author: A. WheelerFreshwater Fishes in Britain
Author: Cynthia DaviesPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004473513
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
For most British natural historians, there is one vertebrate order that could well be said to be “out of sight, out of mind.” This is our freshwater fishes, familiar principally only to anglers, those concerned with managing rivers and other waterbodies, and a few research scientists. The results of this project, which ran from 1998-2002, are published here in the form of comprehensive 10km square dot-distribution maps for the 54 species inhabiting England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These indicate the vulnerability of several of our native British species. Following a wide-ranging introductory chapter, and further chapters on distribution and the history of the project, Chapter 4 comprises the individual species accounts under the headings: Description; Biology and behaviour; Habitat; Distribution in Britain; World distribution; Status; Hybrids and related species; and a final section of the relationship of each species with Man. In addition to a map, each species is illustrated by fine lithographs taken from Francis Day's famous 19th century work, skilfully supplemented by Michael J. Roberts for those species unknown to Day. Chapter 5 covers conservation and management of freshwater fishes and is followed by four Appendices relating to (1) Publications; (2 & 3) Legislation; and (4) Selected websites relating to environmental protection, biodiversity information and fish conservation. The book concludes with a Glossary; a comprehensive Bibliography; and an Index. In his Foreword, Sir John Burnett, Chairman of the National Biodiversity Network Trust, commends this books as “a unique reliable source of clear and comprehensive information that is pleasing both to the mind and to the eyes” and expresses the hope that “it will lead to ... the more effective conservation of this ‘alien race’ in our midst.” A joint project of the Environment Agency, the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee; written by a team of 38 authors and compiled and edited by Cynthia Davies (CEH), Jonathan Shelley (EA), Paul Harding (Biological Records Centre, CEH), Ian McLean (JNCC), Ross Gardiner (Fisheries Research Services) and Graeme Peirson (EA).
Britain's Freshwater Fishes
Author: Mark EverardPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691156786
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Britain hosts a diversity of freshwater environments, from torrential hill streams and lowland rivers to lakes and reservoirs, ponds and canals, and ditches and estuaries. Britain's Freshwater Fishes covers more than 50 species of freshwater and brackish fish found in these waters. This beautifully illustrated guide features in-the-hand and in-the-water photographs throughout, and accessible and informative overviews of topics such as fish biology and life cycles. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, with information on status, size and weight, habitat, ecology, and conservation. The book also includes a glossary and suggestions for further reading. This easy-to-use field guide will be invaluable to anyone interested in Britain's freshwater fish life, from naturalists and academics to students and anglers. Covers all of Britain's freshwater fishes Features beautiful photos throughout Includes detailed information on more than 50 species, the places they inhabit, and their roles in Britain's ecosystems Attractively designed and easy to use
A Key to the Freshwater Fishes of the British Isles
Author: Peter S. MaitlandFreshwater Fishes of the British Isles
Author: Peter S. MaitlandPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN:
Category : Fishes, Fresh-water
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A Key to the Freshwater Fishes of the British Isles
Author: Peter S. MaitlandPublisher: Hyperion Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Field Key to the Shore Fishes of the British Isles
Author: Alwyne C. WheelerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Identification Guide to the Inshore Fish of the British Isles
Author: P. A. HendersonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781904690634
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Author: Peter S. Maitland