Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

AvChristophe Dufresnes

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

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Packed with outstanding photographs, this practical and comprehensive handbook is the definitive guide to every amphibian species found in the Western Palearctic and adjacent regions.From familiar frogs and toads to striking salamanders and newts, the fully revised and updated text describes each species' appearance, habitat and behaviour, and includes useful information on their classifications, ecology and life cycles. Grouped by families for ease of use, every account includes an accurate distribution map and colour photographs annotated with crucial details to help swiftly identify species in the field.Written by field biologist Christophe Dufresnes, this is an essential guide for amateurs and expert herpetologists alike.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-14
Mått:135 x 190 x 25 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Naturalist
Antal sidor:240
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781399423915

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Christophe Dufresnes is a French herpetologist and researcher. He earned his PhD at the University of Lausanne and is currently an Associate Professor and curator of the amphibian collection at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. His research primarily focuses on the evolution, diversity, and conservation of Eurasian amphibians.

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ForewordIntroductionAmphibian EvolutionAmphibian ClassificationAmphibian Diversity in the Western PalearcticThe Amphibian Life CycleThreats and ConservationHow to Use This BookGlossaryANURAAlytidaeBombinatoridaePelodytidaePelobatidaeHylidaeBufonidaeRanidae – Genus RanaRanidae – Genus PelophylaxExotic SpeciesCAUDATASalamandridae 1 – Small NewtsSalamandridae 2 – Crested and Marbled NewtsSalamandridae 3 – Banded and Spotted NewtsSalamandridae 4 – Brook and Ribbed NewtsSalamandridae 5 – True SalamandersSalamandridae 6 – Lycian SalamandersPlethodontidae – Lungless SalamandersOther CaudataSUBSPECIES APPENDIXAcknowledgementsImage CreditsFurther Reading and ResourcesIndex of Scientific NamesIndex of Common Names