Fishes of Arkansas

ISBN: 1557280002

Author: Robison, Henry W.

Condition: Used

Inside the book anglers will find sections on history and development of ichthyology in the state of Arkansas, types of aquatic environments, how development is radically changing the environments, fish that have been introduce, commercial fishing, and what species is on the endangered list. Every species of fish found in the state is listed with additional information including taxonomic keys, photographs, distributional maps, reproduction cycles, and breeding and feeding habits. Taxonomic keys for the 27 families and 215 native and introduced species of fishes in Arkansas are list to help identify each species. Some of the most popular species of fishes are included in the book such as smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, and striped bass. Anglers will find their reproduction cycles, breeding and feeding habits useful for locating bass and what lures to fish with to catch them. The sunfish family in Arkansas is also cover. This informative section will help anglers correctly identify them.