This handbook is the first complete guide to the herpetofauna of
northeast Africa, covering seven countries - Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia,
Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
The seven countries of north-east Africa - Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan,
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia - share a remarkably diverse
landscape, and the region is home to a vast array of herpetofauna, from
the Variable Green Toad to the Congo Hinged Terrapin, the Nubian Pigmy
Gecko and the Pasteur's Desert Racer.
This handbook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference to all
114 species of amphibian and 458 species of reptile known from the
region, including caecilians, frogs, turtles and tortoises, lizards,
crocodiles and snakes. Featuring more than 950 photos, Handbook of
Amphibians and Reptiles of North-east Africa includes information on
identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour, and best locations
to see species, as well as up-to-date species maps. Supporting chapters
cover the region's habitats, conservation, and safety when observing and
handling amphibians and reptiles.
This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the unique and
extraordinarily diverse herpetofauna of north-east Africa.
