Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World: The Lowlands of Mexico, Northern Guatemala and Belize FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Yucatan Peninsula is today divided among Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Travelers to this region discover both astonishing archaeological sites and a stunning array of wildlife, including crocodiles, turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads, and salamanders. This book - written by the world's leading authority on the herpetology of the lowland Maya area - is the only comprehensive field guide to all the species of amphibians and reptiles found there." "This field guide allows identification of all native and introduced species of amphibians and reptiles of the region; features nearly 180 color photographs and 180 drawings; offers valuable techniques for field identification, and a glossary of herpetological terms; provides in each species account: description, natural history, similar species, and geographic distribution (complete with maps of each animal's range); includes suggested readings for those who want to know more about a particular species; illustrates all tadpoles; describes the most characteristic vocalizations of the reptiles and amphibians in the volume; and introduces the physical geography, climate, and vegetation of the region, with emphasis on the habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
For travelers to the Yucatn Peninsula, Lee (biology, U. of Miami) offers a guide to some of the slimier of creepy crawlies of the region. It allows the identification of all known native and introduced species of the two groups with explanatory text, and some 360 color photographs and drawings, including illustrations of all tadpoles. He also includes distribution maps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Internet Book Watch
A Field Guide To The Amphibians And Reptiles Of The Maya World is a comprehensive survey of the crocodiles, turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads, and salamanders found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. This exceptionally well laid out field guide allows the easy identification of all native and introduced species of amphibians and reptiles of the region; is enhanced with 180 color photographs and 180 drawings; provides valuable techniques for field identification; includes a glossary of herpetological terms; and for each species gives a full description, natural history, and geographic distribution information (complete with maps). There are suggested readings for those who want to know more about a particular species, even descriptions of the most characteristic vocalizations of the reptiles and amphibians surveyed. A Field Guide To The Amphibians And Reptiles Of The Maya World is a "must" for any personal, professional, or academic library collection of natural history and herpetology reference works.
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