Reptiles and Amphibians of AustraliaCsiro Publishing, 3 mrt 2014 - 1064 pagina's Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in most cases, a colour photograph of the living animal. The book includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work, originally published in 1975, has been completely brought up to date. This seventh edition includes all species described prior to October 2013. |
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Reptiles | |
Turtles and tortoises | |
Lizards | |
Snakes | |
Addenda | |
Glossary | |
Index of scientific names and general terms | |
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absent Australia axilla band blackish blotches broad Cape York Peninsula choanae colour conspicuous crossbands Ctenotus CTENOTUS Description dark brown digits distinct Distribution Dorsal scales Ear lobules Earopening enlarged Finger and toe flanks forelimb Four supraoculars fourth toe FROG Description GECKO GECKO Description genus granular greybrown groin Habit habitats head Heteronotia hindlimb inner metatarsal tubercle irregular keeled lamellae limbs Litoria lizards longitudinal loreals males midbody scale rows midlateral stripe moderate mottled nape narrow nasal scale Nasals separated nostril pale brown pale spots paler parietal scales parotoid glands patches pattern Plastron Preanal pores Prefrontals usually rainforest ranges reddishbrown region rostral Rostral scale scattered sclerophyll shields shrublands Skin smooth skinfold SKINK snout snout–vent length sometimes southeastern Qld species specimens streak subdigital lamellae Supraciliaries supralabial scales supralabials throat transverse Tympanum upper lateral zone Ventral scales Ventral surfaces whitish vertebral stripe Vomerine teeth webbing woodlands yellow