A photographic guide to freshwater fishes of New Zealand
By: Stella McQueen ; photographs by Rod Morris
Contributors: Morris, Rod, 1951- photographer
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781869663865
Subjects: Freshwater fishes; Identification; Pictorial works; Endemic animals
Other titles: Freshwater fishes of New Zealand
Notes: "This is the first comprehensive reference on New Zealand freshwater fishes since the publication of Bob McDowell's field guide (Heinemann Reed) over 12 years ago. It includes all freshwater fishes, both introduced and native fishes, with useful identification charts at the back of the book for bullies and whitebait (diadromous galaxids). Rod Morris has gone to great lengths to capture the very best images and numerous colour photographs through the book will assist in identifying the male and female of the species, and the subtle differences between related fishes. An extensive introduction includes highly topical coverage of freshwater ecology and conservation issues surrounding the quality of New Zealand's waterways, making this book an invaluable information resource. In addition, keen anglers will be delighted to find full entries on trout, salmon, and rudd, including rare hybrids. And mini-maps provided for each entry give an indication of the distribution of each species throughout the country"--Publisher's information.

Includes bibliographical references and index.