Freshwater Fish of New River, Belize

Belize is home to an abundant diversity of freshwater fish species and is often considered a fishing paradise. The New River area is a popular freshwater fishing destination in the Orange Walk district of northern Belize. Here locals and visitors alike take to the lagoons and waterways for dinner o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Kyle Allen, Frank J. Mazzotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2016-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127831
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Summary:Belize is home to an abundant diversity of freshwater fish species and is often considered a fishing paradise. The New River area is a popular freshwater fishing destination in the Orange Walk district of northern Belize. Here locals and visitors alike take to the lagoons and waterways for dinner or for good sportfishing. This 3-page guide highlights the most popular species in the area and will help people identify and understand these species. Written by Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Kyle Allen, and Frank J. Mazzotti, and published by the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, November 2015.
ISSN:2576-0009