Marine Fishes of Florida

by David B Snyder, George H. Burgess

“A highly useful and interesting reference for ichthyologists, recreational fish enthusiasts and those working in Florida waters . . . a worthy addition.” —Marine Biology Research The most comprehensive book about Florida’s marine fishes ever produced, Marine Fishes of Florida includes hundreds of photographs and descriptions of species you’ll encounter—plus many that are rare—when diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or fishing. Coverage includes both the Atlantic and Gulf coastline, from habitats near the shore to deeper waters. Fishes found in coastal rivers and other brackish waters are fully represented, as are offshore species that venture into Florida’s waters often enough to be called “occasional visitors.” David B. Snyder and George H. Burgess intertwine personal observations with results from research studies to provide accurate—often surprising—details. The result is a set of beautifully succinct identification descriptions coupled with information about each species’ natural history. From the largest sharks to the smallest cryptic gobies, from homely toadfishes to the spectacularly colored reef fishes, this book is certain to help you better understand the fish you’ve seen or hooked. Features of Marine Fishes of Florida  Color photographs by leading marine photographersDifferentiation of adult and juvenile formsCoverage of 133 fish families and hundreds of speciesSize and geographical range dataNatural history and conservation notesExplanations of geologic history and current habitats“Entertaining and informative . . . I think this book will be a great addition to the library of any biologist, fisher, diver or student, and I strongly recommend this book to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of Florida fishes.” —Environmental Biology of Fishes

1118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2016

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know its strange to see a non-fiction book on my shelf. But Marine Fishes of Florida is one worth endorsing. I'm even adding a few new tags to my book shelf.

I have visit Florida often and have actively enjoyed the waterways by all matters of boating, by hiking to remote places and by car. I've snorkeled from northern top to the southern most tip on both coasts and still have managed to find many useful facts and observations between these pages.
This book was amazingly descriptive, with facts that will even surprise those passionate about ichthyology. Colorful, comprehensive and detailed, Marine Fishes of Florida was probably the most informative book I’ve read about the life in waters that surround Florida. Just one peak and you’ll be hooked, I highly recommend this wonderfully fact-filled guide to Florida's marine life.

I received this ARC copy of Marine Fishes of Florida from Johns Hopkins University Press in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication May 31, 2016.