Reptiles and Amphibians of AustraliaCsiro Publishing, 1 okt 2018 - 1096 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. These descriptions are also accompanied by distribution maps and, in many cases, one of the book's more than 1000 colour photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys, accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings, 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 was originally published in 1975. The updated seventh edition contains a new Appendix that discusses recent changes and lists over 80 new or resurrected species and genera that have been added to the Australian frog and reptile fauna since the 2014 edition. |
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absent Anilios Australia band blackish blotches broad Cape York Peninsula Carlia choanae colour conspicuous cross-bands Ctenotus CTENOTUS Description dark brown digits distinct Distribution Dorsal scales ear lobules Ear-opening enlarged Eremiascincus Finger and toe flanks forelimb Four supraoculars fourth toe FROG Description GECKO GECKO Description Gehyra genus granular grey grey-brown groin Habit habitats head Heteronotia hindlimb inner metatarsal tubercle irregular keeled lamellae Lerista limbs Litoria lizards longitudinal males mid-body scale rows mid-lateral stripe mm snout–vent moderate mottled narrow nasal scale Nasals separated nostril pale brown pale spots paler parietal scales parotoid glands patches pattern Pre-anal pores Prefrontals usually rainforest ranges reddish-brown region rostral rows at mid-body scattered sclerophyll shields SKINK snout snout–vent length sometimes south-eastern 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