Recent studies have increasingly demonstrated the widespread
existence of spatio-temporal variations in the abundance and
distribution of species of freshwater fishes, previously assumed
not to move between habitats. These movements are often on a
seasonal or ontogenetic basis, for spawning, feeding and refuge,
and in many cases are fundamental for the successful completion of
lifecycles.

This important book provides a single source for a range of
previously widely dispersed information on these movements of fish
in fresh waters, covering potamodromous fishes as well as the more
familiar diadromous species, worldwide. Contents include full
descriptions of types of migration and spatial behaviour, the
stimulus and capacity for fish to migrate, the effects of climate
on patterns of migratory behaviour, a taxonomic analysis (mostly by
family) of freshwater fish migration, methods for studying
migration, and details of the impacts of man's activities on
freshwater fish migration.

Migration of Freshwater Fishes provides an excellent and
comprehensive reference to which the river manager, biologist or
student can now refer to obtain information, advice and current
opinion on the migratory behaviour of most taxonomic groups of
fishes occurring in fresh water. University libraries and aquatic
research stations should also have copies of this essential
reference book on their shelves.

* Well-known international authors.

* Of great commercial importance to fisheries and professional
angling bodies.

* Draws together much new information in one place.

* Detailed review of world wide migratory behaviour for most
groups of freshwater fishes.

* Pure and applied relevance, for academics, fisheries
scientists, river managers and conservationists.

* This comprehensive book includes 67 tables and figures and over
1,400 references.