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Some 300 species of amphibians inhabit North America. The past two decades have seen an enormous growth in interest about amphibians and an increased intensity of scientific research into their fascinating biology and continent-wide distribution.
This atlas presents the spectacular diversity of North American amphibians in a geographic context. It covers all formally recognized amphibian species found in the United States and Canada, many of which are endangered or threatened with extinction. Illustrated with maps and photos, the species accounts provide current information about distribution, habitat, and conservation.
Researchers, professional herpetologists, and anyone intrigued by amphibians will value North American Amphibians as a guide and reference.
This atlas presents the spectacular diversity of North American amphibians in a geographic context. It covers all formally recognized amphibian species found in the United States and Canada, many of which are endangered or threatened with extinction. Illustrated with maps and photos, the species accounts provide current information about distribution, habitat, and conservation.
Researchers, professional herpetologists, and anyone intrigued by amphibians will value North American Amphibians as a guide and reference.
Price: $75.00
Pages: 352
Publisher: University of California Press
Imprint: University of California Press
Publication Date:
28 February 2014
ISBN: 9780520956728
Format: eBook
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
North American Amphibians
The North American Continent
Glaciation
Climate and Amphibian Distribution
FROGS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ascaphidae
Family Bufonidae
Family Dendrobatidae
Family Eleutherodactylidae
Family Hylidae
Family Leptodactylidae
Family Microhylidae
Family Pelobatidae
Family Pipidae
Family Ranidae
Family Rhinophrynidae
SALAMANDERS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ambystomatidae
Family Amphiumidae
Family Cryptobranchidae
Family Dicamptodontidae
Family Plethodontidae
Family Proteidae
Family Rhyacotritonidae
Family Salamandridae
Family Sirenidae
MAPPING NORTH AMERICAN AMPHIBIANS
Making the Maps
Dealing with Taxonomic Changes and New Information
Sources of Error
Further Reading
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index
INTRODUCTION
North American Amphibians
The North American Continent
Glaciation
Climate and Amphibian Distribution
FROGS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ascaphidae
Family Bufonidae
Family Dendrobatidae
Family Eleutherodactylidae
Family Hylidae
Family Leptodactylidae
Family Microhylidae
Family Pelobatidae
Family Pipidae
Family Ranidae
Family Rhinophrynidae
SALAMANDERS OF NORTH AMERICA
Family Ambystomatidae
Family Amphiumidae
Family Cryptobranchidae
Family Dicamptodontidae
Family Plethodontidae
Family Proteidae
Family Rhyacotritonidae
Family Salamandridae
Family Sirenidae
MAPPING NORTH AMERICAN AMPHIBIANS
Making the Maps
Dealing with Taxonomic Changes and New Information
Sources of Error
Further Reading
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index