Peterson Field Guide To Reptiles And Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

The Definitive Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America

A completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians.

The new edition of this definitive herpetology field guide reflects 25 years’ worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figures and photos. Color illustrations and drawings show key details for accurate species identification. More than 100 color photographs and 322 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. Clear and concise species accounts provide key characteristics, similar species, habitats, and ranges, as well as subspecies, voice descriptions, and conservation status. This edition will be a crucial resource for professional and amateur herpetologists, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and students.

This indispensable wildlife guide provides everything you need for confident species identification.

Comprehensive Updates
Includes 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, reflecting over 25 years of the latest research.

Rich Visual References
Features detailed color illustrations, key diagnostic drawings, and more than 100 full-color photographs to help you quickly confirm identifications.

Accurate Distribution Maps
Explore habitats and geographic ranges with 322 newly created, full-color distribution maps.

Quick-Reference Species Accounts
Each entry offers essential details at a glance, including key characteristics, similar species comparisons, habitat information, vocalization descriptions, and current conservation status.

Series
Peterson Field Guides

Product Details

• Print Length: 512 pages
• Language: English
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication Date: April 12, 2016
• Dimensions: 11.43 × 2.87 × 18.42 cm

About the Authors
Robert Powell is a professor of biology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and a research associate at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. He has authored hundreds of scientific articles and coauthored or coedited several books, including A Key to the Herpetofauna of the Continental United States and Canada.

Roger Conant was a renowned American herpetologist, author, and conservationist.

Joseph T. Collins was a herpetologist with the Kansas Biological Survey and the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, where he worked for over 30 years. He founded the Center for North American Herpetology and authored numerous publications, including Amphibians, Reptiles, and Turtles in Kansas.