Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina

"This is the most comprehensive book on the freshwater fishes of South Carolina ever done. The presentation is easy to follow and the contents form a wonderful combination of many resources: good keys and illustrations for identification, color photographs of each species, precise up-to-date range maps geared to river drainages and physiographic provinces, a glossary of terms, a helpful index, and an exhaustive bibliography. The informative history of ichthyology in South Carolina is an added bonus. The authors are to be commended for having produced the best book on this subject that I have ever seen."—Rudy Mancke, distinguished lecturer in natural history, University of South Carolina

"Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina easily exceeds the comprehensiveness of scope of other works on our state's freshwater fishes. An indispensible reference, this book is the most authoritative compilation of information on the freshwater fishes of the state. It's a must for natural resource managers in government and private sectors and a treasure trove for fisheries enthusiasts."—John E. Frampton, director, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

"Freshwater Fishes of South Carolina is an excellent reference for both general and scientific audiences. A volume covering the state's freshwater fishes has been needed for many years and this work fills that need perfectly. The detailed information and distribution maps are particularly useful in field research. The volume's history of ichthyology in South Carolina is also helpful in making the science more accessible to readers. South Carolina's rivers and streams and the animals that live in them face many threats. Works like this one are essential to illuminating the tremendous biodiversity to be found in this state and to inspiring the preservation efforts."—Whit McMillan, director of education, South Carolina Aquarium