Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019 Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.From the ancient tuatara to the world''s largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history. This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand''s herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.>

Product details

• Authors: Marleen Baling, Ro Hitchmough, Rod Hitchmough, Dylan van Winkel, Dylan Van Baling Winkel
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781472974990
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-7499-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 218 mm x 26 mm
• Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, NATURE / Regional, amphibians, New Zealand, Reptiles, New Zealand / Aotearoa