About The second edition of Fishes of Arkansas, in development for more than a decade, is an extensive revision and expansion of the first edition, including reclassifications, taxonomic changes, and descriptions of more than thirty new species. An invaluable reference for anyone interested in the state’s fish population—from professional ichthyologists, fisheries biologists, and managers of aquatic resources, to amateur naturalists and anglers—this new edition provides updated taxonomic keys as well as detailed descriptions, photographs, and line drawings to aid identification of the state’s 243 fish species. There is also much information on the distribution and biology of each species, including descriptions of habitat, foods eaten, reproductive biology, and conservation status. This project and the preparation of this publication was funded in part by a grant from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Authors Henry W. Robison is professor emeritus of biology at Southern Arkansas University. Thomas M. Buchanan is professor of biology at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. Distribution maps and other original cartography by Christopher C. Angel, PhD. Contents Full contents (PDF) 1. Arkansas Fishes: Diversity, Derivation, and Zoogeography 2. History of Ichthyology in Arkansas 3. The Environmental Setting 4. Classification and Systematics 5. Conservation of Arkansas Fishes 6. Organization of the Chapters Containing Species Accounts 7. How to Identify a Fish 8. Order Petromyzontiformes—Lampreys 9. Order Acipenseriformes—Sturgeons and Paddlefishes 10. Order Lepisosteiformes—Gars 11. Order Amiiformes—Bowfins 12. Order Hiodontiformes—Mooneyes 13. Order Anguilliformes—Eels 14. Order Clupeiformes—Herrings 15. Order Cypriniformes—Minnows, Carps, Loaches, and Suckers 16. Order Siluriformes—Catfishes 17. Order Osmeriformes—Smelts 18. Order Salmoniformes—Trout, Salmon, and Whitefish 19. Order Esociformes—Pikes and Mudminnows 20. Order Percopsiformes—Trout-Perches 21. Order Mugiliformes—Mullets 22. Order Atheriniformes—Silversides 23. Order Cyprinodontiformes—Killifishes, Topminnows, Livebearers, and Toothcarps 24. Order Anabantiformes—Labyrinth Fishes 25. Order Scorpaeniformes—Mail-Cheeked Fishes 26. Order Perciformes—Perches and Relatives Review “Whether you are new to fishing or an old hand with many tall tales under your belt, this book is a great addition to your library and will serve as a great reference guide for your next outing.” —Wildlife Mississippi
