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, each 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 information
Authors: Dylan van Winkel, Marleen Baling, Rod Hitchmough
ISBN: 9781472974990
Language: English
Weight: 730 grams
Released: 2019-10-31
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Pages: 384