A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya

A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World: The Lowlands of Mexico, Northern Guatemala, and Belize

The YucatÃ¡n Peninsula is today divided among Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Travelers to this region discover both astonishing archaeological sites and a stunning array of wildlife, including crocodiles, turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads, and salamanders. This book-written by the world's leading authority on the herpetology of the lowland Maya area-is the only comprehensive field guide to all the species of amphibians and reptiles found there. This field guide*allows identification of all native and introduced species of amphibians and reptiles of the region.*features nearly 180 color photographs and 180 drawings.*offers valuable techniques for field identification, and a glossary of herpetological terms.*provides in each species account: description, natural history, similar species, and geographic distribution (complete with maps of each animal's range). *includes suggested readings for those who want to know more about a particular species.*illustrates all tadpoles.*describes the most characteristic vocalizations of the reptiles and amphibians in the volume.*introduces the physical geography, climate, and vegetation of the region, with emphasis on the habitats of amphibians and reptiles.

Country	USA
Author	Julian C. Lee
Binding	Paperback
EAN	8601406968721
Edition	23848th
Format	Bargain Price
Label	Comstock Publishing Associates
Manufacturer	Comstock Publishing Associates
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	416
PublicationDate	2000-07-20
Publisher	Comstock Publishing Associates
Studio	Comstock Publishing Associates
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World: The Lowlands of Mexico, Northern Guatemala, and Belize