{"product_id":"freshwater-fishes-of-south-carolina-fred-c-rohde-9781570036804","title":"Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA landmark volume in South Carolina marine biology for specialists and sportsmen alike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scientific milestone, this comprehensive illustrated guide to the characteristics, distribution, and ecology of freshwater fishes in South Carolina marks the first endeavor since 1860 to document this aspect of the Palmetto State's diverse natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreshwater Fishes of South Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e is the result of long-term collaboration between a quartet of leading experts on the state's freshwater fishes--Fred C. Rohde, Rudolf G. Arndt, Jeffrey W. Foltz, and Joseph M. Quattro. From mudminnows and sunfishes to lampreys and sturgeons, the guide describes more than one hundred fifty species of freshwater and coastal estuarine fishes that spend all or major portions of their lives in the fresh waters of South Carolina. For each species the authors provide diagnostic characteristics including size, markings, similar species, and sexual dimorphism as well as information on biology, habitat, and distribution. Color photographs and detailed distribution maps accompany each description. The volume also includes a history of ichthyology in South Carolina, a chapter on methods for the collection and identification of fishes, and a chapter on conservation biology documenting species of concern and reasons for their decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handsome reminder of the rich biodiversity in South Carolina's rivers, streams, and lakes serves not only as a vital scientific tool for marine researchers, students, resource managers, ecologists, and state policy makers but also as a valuable resource for sportsmen and natural history enthusiasts across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fred C. Rohde, Rudolf G. Arndt, Jeffrey W. Foltz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1570036802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781570036804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of South Carolina Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.30w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2010","brand":"Fred C. Rohde","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44213230993663,"sku":"9781570036804","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9e98ef79-a0dd-4c52-b3e0-7914211d5ef5.jpg?v=1692112760","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/freshwater-fishes-of-south-carolina-fred-c-rohde-9781570036804","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}