Costa Rica is a remarkable place for amphibians and reptiles. Known for its biological diversity, conservation priorities, and extensive protected lands, this small country contains 412 herpetological species including the dangerous fer-de-lance and black-headed bushmaster, the biologically complex poison dart frog, the beloved sea turtles, as well as numerous dink, foam, glass, and rain frogs. Additional species are thought to be nearing extinction while others have only been introduced recently.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica is the perfect introductory guide to this diverse herpetofauna in a format that makes it easy to carry into the field. The focus is on identification with a complete species list for the country including scientific, English Common, and Spanish Common names, as well as the older names for the many species that have been recently reclassified. Key ID marks are noted as well as adult sizes. Range maps identify the region(s) where species are known to be present. Color photographs and drawings are provided for over 80 percent of the species, representing those that are most likely to be encountered. Designed with ease of use in mind, this guide will be a great aid to the observer in identifying the specimen at hand.
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414 color illustrations, 419 maps - 414 Illustrations, color
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Höhe: 165 mm
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978-0-8014-7870-3 (9780801478703)
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Federico Munoz Chacon is a Costa Rican research biologist and science educator. He has dedicated his life to studying the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica and to promoting ecological awareness. He lives in Monteverde, Costa Rica, where he owns and operates the biological reserve Terra Viva. Richard Dennis Johnston is a biochemist who serves on the advisory board of the International Herpetological Symposium. Johnston has been studying and photographing reptiles and amphibians for more than forty-five years.
Introduction / IntroduccionNotes on Measurements and Symbols / Notas sobre las mediciones y simbolos
About Range Maps / Sabre los mapas de rangos
Map of Costa Rica / Mapa de Costa RicaI. Amphibians / AnfibiosA. Caecilians / CecilidosB. Salamanders / SalamandrasC. Frogs & Toads / Ranas y sapos
Burrowing Toads / Sapos excavadores
Toads / Sapos
Dink Frogs / Ranas campanilla
Rain Frogs / Ranas de lIuvia
Robber Frogs / Ranas ladronas
Foam Frogs / Ranas espumosas
Dwarf Frogs / Ranas enanas
Marsupial Frogs / Ranas marsupiales
Treefrogs / Ranas arboricolas
Glass Frogs / Ranas de vidrio
Poison Frogs / Banas venenosas
Rocket Frogs / Ranas cohete
Narrow-mouthed Toads / Sapos de boca angosta
Pond Frogs / Ranas de lagunaII. Reptiles / ReptilesA. Turtles /Tortugas
Hard Shelled Sea Turtles / Tortugas marinas de caparazon duro
leatherback Sea Turtle / Tortuga baula
Snapping Turtles / Tortugas lagarto
Mud Turtles / Tortugas candado
Sliders / Jicoteas
Wood Turtles / Tortugas de bosqueB. Lizards / Lagartijas
Basilisk Lizards / Lagartijas basiliscos
Iguanas / Iguanas
Spiny Lizards / Lagartijas espinosas
Anoles / Anolis
Canopy Lizards / Lagartijas del dosel
Geckos / Gecos
Night Lizards / Lagartijas nocturnas
Skinks / Esquincos
Teiids / Teldos
Microteiids / Microtefdos
Alligator Lizards / Lagartijas lagartoC. Snakes / Serpientes
Wormsnakes / Serpientes lombriz
Slender Blindsnakes / Serpientes ciegas delgadas
Blindsnakes / Serpientes ciegas
Burrowing Python / Boa negra
Boas / Boas
Dwarf Boas / Boas enanas
Colubrid Snakes / Culebras comunes
Pitvipers / Viboras
Coral Snakes & Sea Snakes / Serpientes coral y serpientes de marD. Crocodilians / Cocodrilos
Caimans / Caimanes
Crocodiles / CocodrilosGlossary / Glosario
Acknowledgments / Agradecimientos
Systematic Index / Indiee tematico
About the Authors / Sobre los autores
