Howdy folks,
I will be teaching a study abroad course in Costa Rica this summer (Caribbean side). My main research project with students will focus on freshwater turtles, but we anticipate capturing a number of fish species as by-catch. I think it would be useful to document and photograph the fish we do catch, but as a turtle jockey.... I'm not too confident in my fish knowledge...especially in Central America.
Would anyone have any recommendations on books, papers, or other sources that might provide some keys or photo plates of fishes in the region? They would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
There are several field guides and resources that can help with the identification of fish species in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica:
I hope these resources help in your studies and research. Good luck!
There are a number of resources that you might find helpful for identifying the fish species in Central America, specifically in Costa Rica. Here are a few of my suggestions:
This guidebook provides detailed information and images of the freshwater fish species found in Costa Rica, including the Caribbean side.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the freshwater fish species of Central America, including the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It provides detailed information on taxonomy, distribution, habitat, and conservation status, as well as photographs of the species.
This online database provides information on the distribution, ecology, and conservation status of freshwater fish species in Central America, including species found in Costa Rica.
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the freshwater fishes of Central America, including species found in Costa Rica. It provides information on the taxonomy, distribution, biology, and conservation of these species, as well as color photographs of each species.
In addition to these resources, you may also want to consider reaching out to local experts in Costa Rica who may be able to assist you in identifying the fish species you encounter during your study abroad course. Good luck with your project!
Try William Busssing 1998 "Freshwater fishes of Costa Rica" and also the lattest up dates to the species inventories in that country mainly authored by Arturo Angulo.
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