Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand (Bloomsbury Naturalist)

Winkel, Dylan van/ Baling, Marleen/ Hitchmough, Rod

Bloomsbury Wildlife（2019/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 384 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781472974990
• DDC分類 597.90993

Full Description

WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019

Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.

From the ancient tuatara to the world's largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history.

This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction
New Zealand herpetofauna
Conservation of New Zealand herpetofauna
Observing amphibians and reptiles
New Zealand's ecosystems and geographic history
How to use this guide

Species Accounts
Tuatara
Geckos
Skinks
Frogs
Marine turtles
Marine snakes

Regional checklist of New Zealand herpetofauna
Glossary
Further reading
Index