The «Pocket Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica» introduces readers to all 470 amphibian and reptile species known to occur in the country. Drawing on thirty years of research and field study, Twan Leenders guides readers through the diverse herpetofauna of Costa Rica, including salamanders, frogs, crocodilians, turtles, lizards, snakes, and even the elusive caecilians, rarely seen in the wild. The guide features 136 color plates and over 700 photographs, along with 48 black-and-white scientific illustrations. It provides up-to-date species accounts and color-coded range maps, as well as identification boxes to help categorize individual species. Compact, richly illustrated, and highly accessible, the Pocket Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica is a must-have reference for both those familiar with and new to the world of tropical herpetology.

Detalles del producto
Editorial: ‎ Comstock Publishing Associates (15 Abril 2023)
Idioma: ‎ Inglés
Tapa blanda: ‎ 336 páginas
Dimensiones: ‎ 4.72 x 0.32 x 7.48 pulgadas