Guyer, Craig & Maureen A. Donnelly: Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope

367 pages, 4-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches, 207 color and 20 b/w illustrations, 141 range maps, in English, 14,90 €.

This field guide at last provides an authoritative and handy source for identifying amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica's renowned Atlantic lowland tropical forests. Colorful frogs, lizards that can run across water, snapping turtles, spotted geckos, boa constrictors, crocodiles, and many other fascinating yet secretive species of amphibians and reptiles flourish in the region's myriad microhabitats. The La Selva Biological Station, a protected reserve, boasts a rich biota, making it and the surrounding area one of the most visited tropical forest sites in the world.

138 frogs, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles are included in keys based primarily on color patterns for easy identification

Each species is illustrated with a color photograph; the guide also features range maps and black-and-white drawings

Includes an overview of the natural history of each amphibian and reptile and gives helpful tips on where to observe them

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Geography, Climate, and Vegetation

A History of Herpetological Research at La Selva

Diversity

Conservation

Amphibia: Gymnophiona, Caudata, Anura

Reptilia: Testudines, Squamata, Crocodylia

Additional Species

Field Data Sheet for Amphibians and Reptiles

Glossary

Literature Cited

Art Credits

Index