The Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of Florida
The Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of Florida

Author: Walter E. Meshaka

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Florida contains more exotic amphibians and reptiles than any other U.S. state. Illustrated species accounts detail the history and nature of each, the mode of dispersal, natural history, and present-day habitat and geographic distribution in the state. The impact of these animals is measured by their presence in natural systems of Florida and predator-prey interactions with native and other exotic species. The authors update the list of the documented exotic species in Florida and provide a progress report on new and published natural history information for each established species. An afterword examines the role people have played in the success of these species.

Amphibians and Reptiles of Florida
Amphibians and Reptiles of Florida

Author: Kenneth L. Krysko

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781683400448

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This book details the natural history and distribution of native and established nonnative amphibians and reptiles in Florida. It provides extensive information on Florida biodiversity, herpetology and specimen collection, major contributors to Florida herpetology, taxonomy, environmental setting, status of each species, population trends and impacts, survey and research methods, and source of mapped locality records.--

A Field Guide to Florida Reptiles and Amphibians
A Field Guide to Florida Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: Richard D. Bartlett

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780884152774

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This book is the only field guide that provides full-color photos of all 177 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians in Florida.

Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians and Reptiles

Author: Katharine Hall

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1628555513

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What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Both classes may lay eggs, but they have different skin coverings and breathe in different ways. Pages of fun facts will help kids identify each animal in the class like a pro after reading the fourth book in Arbordale’s Compare and Contrast series. Similar to Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds and Trees; Amphibians and Reptiles uses stunning photographs and simple non-fiction text to get kids thinking about the similarities and differences between these two animal classes.

Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles
Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles

Author: Brian I. Crother

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1999-06-02

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0080528589

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Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures.Key Features* Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean* Includes color plates and island maps* Contributors are recognized authorities in the field

Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida: Lizards, turtles & crocodilians
Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida: Lizards, turtles & crocodilians

Author: Ray E. Ashton

Publisher: Winward Publishing Incorporated

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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Beautiful full-color photos, along with species accounts that include descriptions, habitats, and natural history and range charts, identify all of the lizards, turtles, and crocodilians found in Florida. Detailed drawings emphasize characteristics that aid in identifying the different reptiles.

Amphibians and Reptiles of the West Indies
Amphibians and Reptiles of the West Indies

Author: Albert Schwartz

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9780813010496

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This meticulous book summarizes all available information on West Indian herpetofauna. Using data from more than 6,000 pages of field notes and 1,000 literature sources, Schwartz and Henderson present a detailed account of every known reptile and amphibian species existing on the numerous islands of the West Indies. For each (almost 600), they offer a complete synopsis, including description, holotype, source of illustrations, and range map. A section on natural history summarizes what is known about the habitat, microhabitat, economic bearing, food habits, and reproduction of each animal, and in some cases it shows how these traits change from island to island. In opening remarks, the authors plead eloquently for awareness of the rampant environmental degradation taking place on the islands. For every herpetologist, biologist, ecologist, or biogeographer with an interest in the Antillean biota, Amphibians and Reptiles will become the source from which all future research proceeds.

Florida's Frogs, Toads, and Other Amphibians
Florida's Frogs, Toads, and Other Amphibians

Author: Richard D. Bartlett

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813036694

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"Writing in a tone that is both relaxed and reliable, R.D. and Patricia Bartlett provide detailed species descriptions, range maps, and striking color photographs for each of the sixty-three native and five non-native species of amphibians found within the state."--P. [4] of cover.