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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In ichthyology, the genus Oncorhynchus includes the world's 10 species of trout and salmon. To the everlasting thankfulness of America's 35 million anglers, North America is home to nine species of these elusive and delicious fish (five salmon and four trout). Behnke (Native Trout of Western North America), professor emeritus of fishery and wildlife biology at Colorado State University, has brought his more than 50 years of studying, and fishing for salmon and trout, to wonderful effect. He provides readers with an authoritative compendium of the evolution, biology, ecology, habitats and behaviors of these prized game fish. A capsule legend that includes scientific name, other common names, habitat, size, life span and diet accompanies each entry, amazingly illustrated by Tomelleri (Fishes of the Central United States), whose fish seem to shimmer on the pages. Habitat maps, which include coastal waters, rivers, streams and lakes, are detailed and specific enough to be taken on fishing excursions. The book includes a good deal of fishing lore, as in the notations that describe the best flies, bait and lures for specific types of fish and locales. Behnke also ponders some of the more philosophical aspects of ecology and human responsibility for the environment. Along with full and clearly written scientific explanations, statistics and analysis, the author provides anecdotal and historical details that make this not just a field guide, but a fascinating read for those interested in the natural world. For the last word on trout and salmon, look no further than this guide.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Behnke (emeritus, fishery and wildlife biology, Colorado State Univ.) has served on numerous advisory boards for state and federal agencies. Noted illustrator Tomelleri has traveled over 135,000 miles to collect fish for his extraordinary drawings. Their new book is an authoritative, easy-to-use guide to the more than 70 types of trout and salmon of North America. Chapters are arranged by type: Oncorhynchus (Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, and redband trout, Gila, Apache, and cutthroat trout); Salmo (Atlantic salmon and brown trout); and Salvelinus (brook trout, lake trout, bull trout, Arctic char, and Dolly Varden). Other salmonids included are the Arctic grayling and mountain whitefish. Each section contains an overview of the species, a side bar summarizing physical information, and a description of the fish and its biology, distribution, evaluation, classification, and conservation requirements. Tomelleri's are, perhaps, the best nonphotographic illustrations available in books of this kind, and Behnke's text reflects his expertise. If Behnke's Native Trout of North America and David Carroll's Trout Reflections are already a part of your collection, then this book is a highly recommended addition. General collections needing an excellent field guide and reference for serious anglers and naturalists will also find this a terrific choice.
Mary J. Nickum, Lakewood, CO
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In ichthyology, the genus Oncorhynchus includes the world's 10 species of trout and salmon. To the everlasting thankfulness of America's 35 million anglers, North America is home to nine species of these elusive and delicious fish (five salmon and four trout). Behnke (Native Trout of Western North America), professor emeritus of fishery and wildlife biology at Colorado State University, has brought his more than 50 years of studying, and fishing for salmon and trout, to wonderful effect. He provides readers with an authoritative compendium of the evolution, biology, ecology, habitats and behaviors of these prized game fish. A capsule legend that includes scientific name, other common names, habitat, size, life span and diet accompanies each entry, amazingly illustrated by Tomelleri (Fishes of the Central United States), whose fish seem to shimmer on the pages. Habitat maps, which include coastal waters, rivers, streams and lakes, are detailed and specific enough to be taken on fishing excursions. The book includes a good deal of fishing lore, as in the notations that describe the best flies, bait and lures for specific types of fish and locales. Behnke also ponders some of the more philosophical aspects of ecology and human responsibility for the environment. Along with full and clearly written scientific explanations, statistics and analysis, the author provides anecdotal and historical details that make this not just a field guide, but a fascinating read for those interested in the natural world. For the last word on trout and salmon, look no further than this guide.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Behnke (emeritus, fishery and wildlife biology, Colorado State Univ.) has served on numerous advisory boards for state and federal agencies. Noted illustrator Tomelleri has traveled over 135,000 miles to collect fish for his extraordinary drawings. Their new book is an authoritative, easy-to-use guide to the more than 70 types of trout and salmon of North America. Chapters are arranged by type: Oncorhynchus (Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, and redband trout, Gila, Apache, and cutthroat trout); Salmo (Atlantic salmon and brown trout); and Salvelinus (brook trout, lake trout, bull trout, Arctic char, and Dolly Varden). Other salmonids included are the Arctic grayling and mountain whitefish. Each section contains an overview of the species, a side bar summarizing physical information, and a description of the fish and its biology, distribution, evaluation, classification, and conservation requirements. Tomelleri's are, perhaps, the best nonphotographic illustrations available in books of this kind, and Behnke's text reflects his expertise. If Behnke's Native Trout of North America and David Carroll's Trout Reflections are already a part of your collection, then this book is a highly recommended addition. General collections needing an excellent field guide and reference for serious anglers and naturalists will also find this a terrific choice.
Mary J. Nickum, Lakewood, CO
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
See all Editorial Reviews
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