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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Fishes: North America (National Audubon Society Field Guides) Paperback – May 21, 2002

4.8 out of 5 stars 479 ratings
Covering both freshwater and saltwater species of fish, this fully revised edition brings a new level of accuracy and usefulness to the National Audubon Society's acclaimed field guides.

With 700 new full-color photographs, 286 black-and-white illustrations, and 637 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide available to the fishes of North America.

•635 species covered in detail, with notes on 771 more
•723 full-color identification photographs
•286 black-and-white illustrations
•Visual organization of species photographs by shape for easy identification
•Range map for each species
•Glossary of useful terms
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  1. Part of series
    National Audubon Society Field Guides
  2. Print length
    896 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Knopf
  5. Publication date
    May 21, 2002
  6. Dimensions
    4.21 x 1.34 x 7.72 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0375412247
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0375412240
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Covering both freshwater and saltwater species, this fully revised edition brings a new level of accuracy and usefulness to the original fishes field guide published over 20 years ago.

Over 700 new full-color photographs, 286 black-and-white illustrations, and 637 maps combine to make this book the most comprehensive field guide available to the fishes of North America.

•635 species covered in detail, with notes on 771 more
•723 full-color identification photographs
•286 black-and-white illustrations
•Visual organization of species photographs by shape for easy identification
•Range map for each species
•Glossary of useful terms

About the Author

The revision authors are James D. Williams, Research Associate, Florida Museum of Natural History, and Carter R. Gilbert, Curator Emeritus of Fishes of the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf; Subsequent edition (May 21, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 896 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375412247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375412240
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.21 x 1.34 x 7.72 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 479 ratings

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Customers find this field guide to be an excellent reference book with beautiful colored pictures and detailed descriptions. They appreciate its compact size, with one customer noting it's easy to carry.

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36 customers mention "Reference book"36 positive0 negative

Customers find this field guide to be a great reference book that is very informative, with one customer noting its excellent pictures.

"...It has all the fish and detailed information on where they can be found, what they look like, and how to identify them clearly...." Read more

"...But still a 5 star book for fishermen, student oceanographer, or after the fact (because it’s not water proof) diver." Read more

"...and he enjoys studying it and dreaming about catching some of these fine species. Me, I prefer to look at the pages, and get my fish from a can." Read more

"Bought this product for my 8 year old grandson, who loves to read information about sea animals...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pictures quality"14 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, describing them as excellent and beautiful colored images.

"...Good pictures as always and he enjoys studying it and dreaming about catching some of these fine species...." Read more

"...It is compact, with a nice durable cover, and has beautiful photographs." Read more

"...Compact enough to take fishing. Quality materials. Great pictures. Good for identifying what you have caught: helps to stay out of trouble!..." Read more

"...The photos are exceptional and the descriptive writing is also easily understood...." Read more

13 customers mention "Description quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's descriptions detailed and informative, with one customer noting that the writing is clear and easy to understand.

"...It has all the fish and detailed information on where they can be found, what they look like, and how to identify them clearly...." Read more

"This book is thick but thorough...." Read more

"...The photos are exceptional and the descriptive writing is also easily understood...." Read more

"...The photos are clear and detailed enough so that out in the field you can get a good idea of what exactly you are looking at...." Read more

5 customers mention "Compactness"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's compact size, with one mentioning it is easy to carry and another noting it is lightweight.

"...It is compact, with a nice durable cover, and has beautiful photographs." Read more

"As good as you will find. Compact enough to take fishing. Quality materials. Great pictures...." Read more

"...was a little disappointing, but very informative, well made, small, lightweight, and great clear pictures. Everything a field guide should be." Read more

"Arrived on time as scheduled. A very compact guide for students taking classes regarding marine life, good descriptions, excellent pictures; more..." Read more

Inner binding was destroyed. Poor description.
2 out of 5 stars
Inner binding was destroyed. Poor description.
As you can see this is not in the 'good' condition it was stated as hopefully all the damned pages are in there I still need the book but it was a lie this is less than 'fair' condition.
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  • The dude!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Describes fish!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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    I'm not sure what has gotten into my kid, but this book was his Christmas wish. It has all the fish and detailed information on where they can be found, what they look like, and how to identify them clearly. If I wanted to know what a sunfish looked like and how it was different from a Warmouth, then I would have the book needed.
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  • Louie Malloy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Faster then google, a great value, five star but with a little improvement could be perfect.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
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    5-stars but could still be better (6star). Vinyl cover can be cleaned easy. Faster then google or apps for identification. A few of pictures could be improved even if it were a fish out of water picture, but use catch and release pictures from fishermen not dead museum pictures because dead fish change color slightly. Also could include alternate local names like “red fish” for red drum, black&white silhouettes in text area margins. A few pictures are not full on side shots. But still a 5 star book for fishermen, student oceanographer, or after the fact (because it’s not water proof) diver.
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  • Brett S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Audubon book, and faster than the internet.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
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    I got this for my dad in 2016, and only now in 2017 (with license in hand) is he able to enjoy it. Good pictures as always and he enjoys studying it and dreaming about catching some of these fine species. Me, I prefer to look at the pages, and get my fish from a can.
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  • Ana G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informational source about sea creatures
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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    Bought this product for my 8 year old grandson, who loves to read information about sea animals. He loves it and reads and shares information he reads.
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  • Erin G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Terrible PR for Wolf Fish!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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    While the caliber of the Audubon Field Guides has always been/remains phenomenal, they have updated all of the photographs in this volume. Normally that would be great, but I bought this mainly because I remember the exact image of the Altantic Wolf Fish from my childhood—big fat cheeks, semi-coiled sinewy body, visible scowling expression and prominently exposed teeth—and was psyched to show it to my daughter. The new photo is hideously unflattering and shows only the head of this beloved animal. I am deeply disappointed—I don’t care if the reason is absurd! It’s the little things in life, you know?
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  • Alli K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2011
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    I buy the Audubon books for my husband for small presents as he is an outdoor lover, and these books are perfect for him. He specifically requested a book on fishes, and he has used it several times after fishing to identify the types of fish he has seen. It is compact, with a nice durable cover, and has beautiful photographs.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Informative but thick
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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    This book is thick but thorough. As other reviewers have said it should have been divided into two books: one for fresh water and one for salt water fish. Not sure how the binding will hold up long term given the thickness of the book. A bit too large to keep in the tackle box. Four star rating is due to the thickness of the book
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  • Stop sign gray zone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beeautiful book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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    Theese are collectors editions that are beautifully well designed books.
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  • Magnolia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 15, 2020
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    Me encantó, muy buenas fotos e ilustraciones
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  • Cameron samson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing guide, good pictures for identification and easy to ...
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2016
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    Another amazing guide, good pictures for identification and easy to find information. Wish there was more information on there habitat or spawning but its still a great guide for identification.
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  • JackiePaws
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2016
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    I love this book, it is in great condition, and was really helpful for identifying fish species in my lab course
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  • Nathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2014
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    I took a ichthyology class and bought this as a study aid. It has great photos and is well organised.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2016
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    useful reference
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