Peterson Field Guide (second edition)
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 07:20 AM
Anyone seen it? Any major changes?
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 07:34 AM
Anybody have this? Is it worth it if you already have the 1st ed?
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 08:15 AM
For $15, can you go wrong?
I did notice though in the first one that some species weren't covered, so I will definately be getting this one in hopes of it including the few that I noticed were missed
I did notice though in the first one that some species weren't covered, so I will definately be getting this one in hopes of it including the few that I noticed were missed
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 09:13 AM
It's been a long time since the first edition, so I'm sure the second edition reflects all of the taxonomic changes since then. And it's even eligible for free shipping on orders >$25!
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 10:01 AM
Hooray!
The plates I saw a few years back were spectacular for the cost (absolute value). For example, the spectabile complex had its own plate.
I just ordered a copy, so I'll have a review shortly if someone doesn't beat me to it. But for the price, yeah, as NVCichlids said... Can you really go wrong?
Todd
The plates I saw a few years back were spectacular for the cost (absolute value). For example, the spectabile complex had its own plate.
I just ordered a copy, so I'll have a review shortly if someone doesn't beat me to it. But for the price, yeah, as NVCichlids said... Can you really go wrong?
Todd
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 11:08 AM
It's been a long time since the first edition, so I'm sure the second edition reflects all of the taxonomic changes since then. And it's even eligible for free shipping on orders >$25!
Amazon says this about the second edition:
"There are nearly 1,000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone, and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact, in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, the number of species has risen by almost 150, including 19 marine invaders and 16 newly established nonnative species. This second edition incorporates all of these new species, plus all-new maps and a collection of new and revised plates. Some of the species can be told apart only by minute differences in coloration or shape, and these beautifully illustrated plates reveal exactly how to distinguish each species.
The guide includes detailed maps and information showing where to locate each species of fish—whether that species can be found in miles-long stretches of river or small pools that cover only dozens of square feet. The ichthyologic world of the twenty-first century is not the same as it was in the twentieth, and this brand-new edition of the definitive field guide to freshwater fishes reflects these many changes."
So yes, it's well worth it!
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Posted 30 March 2011 - 04:07 PM
ordered... been waiting for this... thanks for the reminder Chris...
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. - Benjamin Franklin
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Posted 31 March 2011 - 09:41 AM
mine was also ordered (didn't realize the field guide I have now wasn't the first edition *sigh*)
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Posted 02 April 2011 - 02:26 PM
Looks to be another good guide.mine was also ordered (didn't realize the field guide I have now wasn't the first edition *sigh*)
i just order one from amazon.
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 02:28 PM
ordered... been waiting for this... thanks for the reminder Chris...
The new Peterson's is here! The new Peterson's is here!
<the fish jerk>
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. - Benjamin Franklin
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 03:10 PM
Michael thats just too much.
The new Peterson's is here! The new Peterson's is here!
<the fish jerk>
thanks i needed that today!
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 05:18 PM
Wonderful, Michael.
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 11:14 AM
I am really hoping that's the scene on my front porch tonight
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 12:06 PM
Great creativity Michael!
I sure see a lot of NANFans acting the same.
Link to the Steve Martin film, great movie! Stay away from the cans!
I sure see a lot of NANFans acting the same.
Link to the Steve Martin film, great movie! Stay away from the cans!
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 06:13 PM
Hmm.. I can only imagine what page you are looking at, Todd.. 
As soon as I saw this thread, I ordered mine along with the FW Fishes of SC (got the free 2 day shipping, it arrived in 18 hours). Very pleased with my new purchases!
As soon as I saw this thread, I ordered mine along with the FW Fishes of SC (got the free 2 day shipping, it arrived in 18 hours). Very pleased with my new purchases!
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Posted 04 April 2011 - 08:42 PM
I received mine today as well. I really like the whole page devoted to E. Spectabile. I also notice that they have the KY Arrow Darter E. sagitta spilotum being called the Cumberland Plateau Darter. 1st time I've seen that name.
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