Freshwater fish, a new, revised and expanded edition

Delachaux et Niestlé, the nature publisher, has just published a new, revised and expanded edition of Poissons d'eau douce. An opportunity for fishing enthusiasts to perfect their knowledge of the different species of fish in temperate Western Europe and Scandinavia.

A real guide to freshwater fish

The new edition of this guide is a real tool for fishing enthusiasts. It's an opportunity to learn more about the main characteristics of the many freshwater fish that inhabit our rivers and lakes. In this richly illustrated book, you'll discover over 155 species of fish described and illustrated, all accompanied by their distribution maps. A good way to target the fish species present on your various spots. And for those who have the opportunity to fish in other European countries, the guide covers no less than 30 countries!

Plus de 155 espèces de poisson décrites
More than 155 species of fish described

The different elements you can find in the freshwater fish guide :

  • Distinctive features of different fish
  • The environments they frequent
  • Their behavior
  • Reproduction methods
  • Their diets
  • Their distribution

The authors

Yann Davitoglu holds a master's degree in the ecology of continental aquatic environments and is passionate about ichthyology. He is in charge of migratory fish and aquatic environments in the Charente river basin. Bren J. Muus is also a renowned ichthyologist. As for Preben Dahistrom, he is a Danish naturalist illustrator who adds depth to the book with his many illustrations.

Apprendre et comprendre
Learning and understanding

Extract

"The ide melanote is a migratory potamophilous species typical of large lowland rivers (bream zone) and constituting isolated populations in certain eutrophic lakes. It also thrives in some eutrophic lakes. It also grows in brackish waters (estuary and Baltic Sea), up to 15%. Adults tend to be solitary, while juveniles live in shoals. The ide is relatively sensitive to turbidity, which affects its movements..."

Freshwater fish

  • Authors: Yann Davotoglu - Bent J. Muus - Preben Dahlstrom
  • Reissue date: October 18, 2024
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Format: 14 x 19 cm
  • Publisher: Delachaux et Niestlé
  • Retail price: 35, 90 euros
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