By Brian Parkinson & Geoffrey Cox
A fascinating guide to the freshwater habitats of New Zealand's flora and fauna. The book covers both the North and South Islands and describes in detail each habitat - from thermal regions to subterranean waterways, looking at streams, rivers, lakes, tarns, swamps and bogs.It explains what is unique to each habitat and gives detailed accounts of what to find there: the birds, frogs, fish, insects, arachnids, crustacea, molluscs, and plants. The text is accompanied by superb illustrations to aid identification. It is a convenient size for the traveller-naturalist to use.
Paperback, 1990, 176 pages, very good condition