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The definitive photographic field guide to all of New Zealand's
reptiles and amphibians With more than 400 extraordinary color
photographs and richly informative text, Reptiles and Amphibians of
New Zealand is the definitive field guide to all of the country's
tuatara, geckos, skinks, frogs, marine turtles, and marine snakes.
From the ancient tuatara, the sole surviving member of its order,
to the world's largest collection of long-lived and live-bearing
lizards, New Zealand's reptiles and amphibians represent an
extraordinary part of the country's biodiversity. The only field
guide to cover all of New Zealand's 123 currently recognized
species, the book features authoritative and up-to-date species
accounts, including names and description, as well as information
on distribution, variation and similar species, habitat, and
natural history. The book also provides a general introduction to
these species, offering an overview of evolution, conservation,
observing and collecting, ecosystems, and geographic history.
Covers all of New Zealand's 123 species of reptiles and amphibians
Contains more than 400 stunning new color photographs Includes a
range map for every species Presents identification keys for each
of the major groups Features a regional checklist and a handy quick
guide on the inside flaps
**WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019**
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, every 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.
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