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Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Robert C Stebbins author Samuel M McGinnis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of California Press

Published:31st Aug '12

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This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles - salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles - that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California's abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.

"A must have for those with an interest in the herpetofauna of California!" -- Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report/The Guardian "A model for the ideal field guide... Stebbins's excellent color drawings stand out... A valuable resource... Highly Recommended." -- D. M. McKinstry, Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University Choice

ISBN: 9780520270510

Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 30mm

Weight: 680g

552 pages