North American amphibians : distribution and diversity / David M. Green [and three others] ; authors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Green, David M.

Contributor:

Casper, Gary S., Editor.

Green, David M., Editor.

Lannoo, Michael, Editor.

Weir, Linda A., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amphibians--North America.

Amphibians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (354 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, California : University of California Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Some 300 species of amphibians inhabit North America. The past two decades have seen an enormous growth in interest about amphibians and an increased intensity of scientific research into their fascinating biology and continent-wide distribution. 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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

Frogs of North America

Salamanders of North America

Mapping North American Amphibians

Further Reading

Notes

Acknowledgements

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-520-95672-9

OCLC:

867930555