Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide
This photographic field guide is a practical, compact and yet exhaustive reference covering all European amphibian species, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians.

Amphibians of Britain and Europe
covers all 127 species found in the region, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians. Each species account describes their appearance, habitat and behavior, and includes accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and photos that emphasize key identification features, assisting rapid identification in the field.

Introductory sections describe the general biology of amphibians, their classification, ecology, life-history cycles, diversity and conservation. The species are then described in sections organized by family, with each account covering points of interest such as behavior, subspecies, eggs and tadpoles, and dimorphism, all in rich photographic detail.

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Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide
This photographic field guide is a practical, compact and yet exhaustive reference covering all European amphibian species, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians.

Amphibians of Britain and Europe
covers all 127 species found in the region, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians. Each species account describes their appearance, habitat and behavior, and includes accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and photos that emphasize key identification features, assisting rapid identification in the field.

Introductory sections describe the general biology of amphibians, their classification, ecology, life-history cycles, diversity and conservation. The species are then described in sections organized by family, with each account covering points of interest such as behavior, subspecies, eggs and tadpoles, and dimorphism, all in rich photographic detail.

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Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide

Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide

by Christophe Dufresnes
Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide

Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide

by Christophe Dufresnes

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This photographic field guide is a practical, compact and yet exhaustive reference covering all European amphibian species, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians.

Amphibians of Britain and Europe
covers all 127 species found in the region, from familiar frogs and toads, to exotic salamanders and caecilians. Each species account describes their appearance, habitat and behavior, and includes accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and photos that emphasize key identification features, assisting rapid identification in the field.

Introductory sections describe the general biology of amphibians, their classification, ecology, life-history cycles, diversity and conservation. The species are then described in sections organized by family, with each account covering points of interest such as behavior, subspecies, eggs and tadpoles, and dimorphism, all in rich photographic detail.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472941374
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 02/12/2019
Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 4.58(w) x 7.54(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Christophe Dufresnes is a French herpetologist and researcher. After obtaining a masters degree in the wilderness of the Australian outback, Christophe earned a PhD at the University of Lausanne. His primary research relates to the genetics, diversity and conservation of amphibians and involves expeditions all over Europe.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Amphibian Evolution
Amphibian Classification
Amphibian Diversity in the Western Palearctic
The Amphibian Life Cycle
Threats and Conservation
How to Use This Book
Glossary


ANURA
Alytidae
Bombinatoridae
Pelodytidae
Pelobatidae
Hylidae
Bufonidae
Ranidae – Genus Rana
Ranidae – Genus Pelophylax
Exotic Species


CAUDATA
Salamandridae 1 – Small Newts
Salamandridae 2 – Crested and Marbled Newts
Salamandridae 3 – Banded and Spotted Newts
Salamandridae 4 – Brook and Ribbed Newts
Salamandridae 5 – True Salamanders
Salamandridae 6 – Lycian Salamanders
Plethodontidae – Lungless Salamanders
Other Caudata


SUBSPECIES APPENDIX
Acknowledgements
Image Credits
Further Reading and Resources
Index of Scientific Names
Index of Common Names

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