Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern and Central

Description

Author: Joseph T. Collins, Roger Conant, Robert Powell
ISBN: 9780544129979
Publisher: Mariner Books
Year of Publication: 2016
512 pages
Paperback

The Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern and Central is a completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians.

The new edition of this definitive guide reflects 25 years’ worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figures and photos. Color illustrations and drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 322 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. Clear and concise species accounts provide key characteristics, similar species, habitats, and ranges, as well as subspecies, voice descriptions, and conservation status.

This newest edition will be a crucial resource for professional and amateur herpetologists, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and students.

The late Joseph T. Collins was the herpetologist with the Kansas Biological Survey and emeritus at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, where he worked for thirty years. He was founder and director of the Center for North American Herpetology and author of many articles and books.

• 4th edition
• 512 pages, including excellent illustrations