Fishes of Oklahoma - Softcover

Miller, Rudolph J.; Robison, Henry W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806136103 ISBN 13: 9780806136103

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press, 2004

Synopsis

Fishing is one of the most popular sports in Oklahoma, a state that boasts over 1,000 square miles of water. Now Fishes of Oklahoma, the only comprehensive handbook available for identifying fishes across the state of Oklahoma, is available to scientists and to anglers interested in knowing more about the fish they catch. Precise keys and clear black-and-white photos or drawings of every species allow for the ready identification of all Oklahoma fishes. Within each species account is a map showing where the fish can be found in the state, as well as information on its habitat and biology. Also included is a color section showcasing brilliant paintings by Rudolph J. Miller.

Noteworthy features:

• Common and scientific names

• Black-and-white photos or drawings of each species

• Detailed descriptions of each species

• Distribution maps of each species

• Habitat and biology information

• Recent research on endangered species

• Glossary of terms

• Color paintings of many species

About this title

About the Authors

Rudolph J. Miller, an artist, is Professor Emeritus of Zoology at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. He has twenty-eight years of experience studying and collecting Oklahoma fishes.

Henry W. Robison is coauthor of Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas, Fishes of Arkansas, and Only in Arkansas: A Study of the Endemic Plants and Animals of the State. He is Professor of Biology at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806136103
• ISBN 13: 9780806136103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480