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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
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Description
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; each species account describes their appearance, habitat and behaviour, and includes accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and photos that emphasis 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 organised by family, with each account covering points of interest such as behaviour, subspecies, eggs and tadpoles and dimorphism, all in rich photographic detail.
Table of Contents
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
Product details
Published | 04 Feb 2019 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 224 |
ISBN | 9781472941374 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
Dimensions | 190 x 115 mm |
Series | Bloomsbury Naturalist |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |