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Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining, with the survival of many species under threat. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 35 years. This second edition of Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia provides fully updated accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. There are 248 species within the five native frog families: Hylidae, Limnodynastidae, Microhylidae, Myobatrachidae and Ranidae. Also included are the introduced Cane Toad and nine 'stowaway' species that have arrived in Australia. Each species account includes details of size, status, distribution, habitat, behaviour and advertisement call. Species are beautifully illustrated with full-colour paintings and distribution maps are also included. Closely related frogs are shown in identical poses so that comparisons can be made readily. The introductory section of the book covers frog biology and habitats and includes notes on families and genera.
FEATURES
Provides fully updated species accounts for 248 species of frogs, within five native frog families
Provides updated information on the distribution of many species, including several toadlets in Western Australia
Contains beautiful painted illustrations of frog species to allow identification, including a number of new paintings
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Families and genera
Biology
Habitats
Species accounts
Checklist of families, genera and species
Glossary
References
Index of scientific names
Index of common names
