Language: Japanese, with English, Japanesen and scientific nomenclature
This is the first new and expanded edition in 16 years since the first edition published in 2004. The total number of recordings has increased from 470 to 534, and 64 species have been added. Approximately 80% of 661 Japanese gobies (as of March 2020) are recorded. The book introduces a variety of gobies living in rivers, lakes, coasts, coral reefs, etc., from freshwater to brackish water and seawater, and includes clear ecological photographs and detailed explanations for each species and genus.
Summary in Japanese:
2004年刊行『決定版 日本のハゼ』初版以来、16年ぶりの新訂・増補版。収録総数は470種から534種になり、64種を増補した。日本のハゼ661種(2020年3月時点)のうち約8割を収録。淡水から汽水・海水域まで、河川・湖沼から海岸・サンゴ礁などに暮らす多彩で多様なハゼを、鮮明な生態写真と種・属ごとの詳細な解説で紹介する。ハゼから知る生物多様性のすばらしさ。