Keys To Oregon Freshwater Fishes

A guide to most of the 137 species and subspecies of native and non-native freshwater fishes known in Oregon, with annotated keys and identification aids, including full-color photographs and illustrations. --

Excerpt from Keys to the Fishes of Washington, Oregon and Closely Adjoining Regions This publication contains keys for the identification of the ma rine and freshwater fishes reported to have been taken or expected to occur in the waters of the states of Washington and Oregon and neighboring waters. It originally appeared in mimeographed form, October, 1931, University Bookstore, Seattle, Washington, and was designed especially for use in the ichthyology laboratory of the University of Washington, School of Fisheries. During the last few years we have carefully checked the keys with specimens in the collection of fishes, School of Fisheries, University of Wash ington. The illustrations include several original drawings, made by Arthur D. Welander or the author. Certain portions of the keys have been modified after publications by Jordan, Evermann, Starks, Gilbert, Hubbs, Burke, and Parr, whose contributions are acknowl edged as footnotes in the proper places. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

How to Know the Freshwater Fishes, first published in 1957 as part of the "How to Know" Nature Series, provides keys, descriptions, and (for nearly all species) a line-drawing of all the freshwater fish found in the United States. Although some scientific names in this first edition of the book are now out-dated, the keys, illustrations and descriptions make this guide a valuable reference for those wanting to identify and learn more about North American fish.

When the first edition of Inland Fishes of California was published in 1976, it was a benchmark reference. Since that time, our knowledge of California's freshwater fishes has dramatically increased. This completely revised edition incorporates a vast amount of new information and creates a fresh synthesis of the historical data. Written by the leading expert on California's freshwater fishes and illustrated with beautiful line drawings, this compendium is the single best source for understanding and identifying the state's freshwater fishes. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to have accurate and detailed information on California's fishes at their fingertips. Since the 1870s, the state's native fishes have been joined by thirty-four alien species, which now dominate many bodies of water. This book treats both native and introduced species, first in a key for identification, and then in individual species accounts covering characteristics, taxonomy, names, distribution, and life history. Each account includes the author's personal assessment of how well the species is doing and problems associated with its management. Most of the native fishes are found only in California and show many wonderful adaptations for living in the state's diverse waters. Unfortunately, many are also in danger of extinction. The message underlying the first edition of this book was that we knew astonishingly little about many of California's inland fishes. Although our knowledge is increasing, full accounts of some native fishes may not be complete before they become extinct. Preventing the loss of native fishes is the major goal of this book, and Moyle makes important suggestions for conservation strategies as well as presenting up-to-date information on ecology, life history, and distribution. With this knowledge, preserving our native fishes becomes possible even in the face of the state's growing economy and population.