Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 265 mm, Gewicht: 968 g
Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 265 mm, Gewicht: 968 g
ISBN: 978-0-520-26672-8
Verlag: University Of California Press
This atlas presents the spectacular diversity of North American amphibians in a geographic context. It covers all formally recognized amphibian species found in the United States and Canada, many of which are endangered or threatened with extinction. Illustrated with maps and photos, the species accounts provide current information about distribution, habitat, and conservation.
Researchers, professional herpetologists, and anyone intrigued by amphibians will value North American Amphibians as a guide and reference.
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PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
North American Amphibians
The North American Continent
Glaciation
Climate and Amphibian Distribution
FROGS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ascaphidae
Family Bufonidae
Family Dendrobatidae
Family Eleutherodactylidae
Family Hylidae
Family Leptodactylidae
Family Microhylidae
Family Pelobatidae
Family Pipidae
Family Ranidae
Family Rhinophrynidae
SALAMANDERS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ambystomatidae
Family Amphiumidae
Family Cryptobranchidae
Family Dicamptodontidae
Family Plethodontidae
Family Proteidae
Family Rhyacotritonidae
Family Salamandridae
Family Sirenidae
MAPPING NORTH AMERICAN AMPHIBIANS
Making the Maps
Dealing with Taxonomic Changes and New Information
Sources of Error
Further Reading
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index