{"product_id":"inland-fishes-of-washington-richard-s-wydoski-9780295983387","title":"Inland Fishes of Washington: Revised and Expanded","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis updated and greatly expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eInland Fishes of Washington\u003c\/i\u003e describes all the known native and introduced fishes found in freshwater habitats of Washington State. The authors have created a valuable reference for anglers, biologists, teachers, students, and environmentalists in the Northwest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wide-ranging study summarizes current knowledge on the appearance, distribution, growth, reproduction, food habits, and longevity of these fishes. The descriptions range from the ubiquitous salmon and steelhead to the Olympic mudminnow, a fish found only in the state of Washington. All are here placed within the context of the many mutually supporting species that together make up the ecological network that sustains them. An overview of Washington's topography and natural provinces clarifies the influence of geographical, historical, economic, and political forces on the existence of freshwater fishes today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides instruction on the basic methods of fish identification, with keys and illustrations that bring together the traits and forms most useful in distinguishing species and subspecies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors are well known to fisheries professionals in the Pacific Northwest for their studies of fish, publications in professional fisheries journals, their university teaching, and first-hand experience in the field of fisheries management and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard S. Wydoski, Richard R. Whitney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0295983388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780295983387\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Washington Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.26h x 8.76w x 1.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 643\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2004 pg. 1909","brand":"Richard S. Wydoski","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44201690988799,"sku":"9780295983387","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_70667c96-168c-43ed-868d-9e50907a8906.jpg?v=1691490845","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inland-fishes-of-washington-richard-s-wydoski-9780295983387","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}