Die Süßwasserfische Mitteleuropas – Merkmale, Verbreitung und Lebensweise der häufigsten Arten

Wiebelsheim 2021, HC., 170 pages, ca. 200 colour figures. Eel, trout, goby, pike, catfish—this book introduces 68 species of native fishes found in Central European freshwaters. Axel Gutjahr distinguishes between running waters, such as streams and rivers, and standing waters, such as marshes, ponds and lakes. After mentioning key features and distribution, the author describes the preferred habitats, food and spawning times as well as the fascinating feeding and reproductive strategies of the most common Central European freshwater fishes. This highly informative nature guide arouses curiosity and encourages readers to seek ways to put their new knowledge to use. In German.