Language: Japanese with scientific nomenclature
This is the first illustrated book published in Japan, focused solely on temperate freshwater fish. It provides detailed information on 387 species of freshwater fish in the temperate zones of eight regions and countries of the world, and includes some 1,000 photos. It also introduces 56 species of waterside creatures living around temperate freshwater fish. This is a comprehensive book that also includes on-site surveys, commentary on immigration to Japan and the problem of invading species.
Summary in Japanese:
温帯域の淡水魚だけに注目した初めての図鑑!
世界の8つの地域・国の温帯域の淡水魚387種を、1,000枚の写真とともに詳しく解説。
さらに温帯域の淡水魚の周辺に暮らす水辺の生き物56種についても紹介。
現地調査、日本への移入や外来魚問題についての解説も掲載した充実の一冊。