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
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