Books : Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 597
EAN: 9780826338112
ISBN: 0826338119
Label: University of New Mexico Press
Manufacturer: University of New Mexico Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 507
Publication Date: May 15, 2005
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Studio: University of New Mexico Press
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Amphibians and reptiles thrive in New Mexico's many landscapes and varied environments. In all, the state has 123 species, an assemblage of 3 salamanders, 23 frogs and toads, 10 turtles, 41 lizards, and 46 snakes. In this comprehensive guide, each species is presented in a color photograph and its distribution shown on a map. Technical art supplements, identification keys, and line art complement family descriptions. For each species, the following is provided: type, distribution, description, similar species, systematics, habitat, behavior, reproduction, food habits, and references.
The detailed descriptions add to our knowledge about the region's herpetofauna, which will aid students, herpetologists, and resource managers. The book is also of great benefit to non-specialists, including casual hikers, since the authors write in accessible language that makes for easy identification of species.
"This resource should be in the library of anyone interested in southwestern reptiles and amphibians or the natural history of New Mexico."—The Quarterly Review of Biology
"All students of herpetology should own a copy. This book will be a standard reference for the New Mexico herpetofauna for many years."—Herpetological Review
"Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico will undoubtedly prove an indispensable resource to many herpetologists of the southwest . . . Degenhardt, Painter, and Price have certainly produced what will be the first place to which anyone turns for quality information on the reptiles and amphibians of New Mexico."—Copeia
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This is one of the best amphibian & reptile books I have seen for years.Although too large at A4 to carry around as a field guide, it covers every species to be found in the state, with excellent photographs, as opposed to artists depictions. The identification keys are very good and each species has a map giving expected locations with historical sightings background and type of habitat. There are even photographs of the various habitat areas for those of us unfamiliar with the american terminology. ... Read More
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Degenhardt et al. have produced a first-rate treatment of New Mexico's herpetology. Their book should be on the shelf of anyone with more than a casual interest in the state fauna. Species accounts are thorough, describing the history of the species names, and excellent overviews of the natural history of each species. Even with difficult groups, such as the whiptail lizards, the keys seem to work well. There are color photographs of each species as well.
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Detailed information for the herps of NM. Excellent dichotomous keys. Highly recommended.
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Amphibians and reptiles abound in New Mexico: the state holds over 123 species, with almost fifty snakes alone. For a detailed, college-level review which includes technical art supplements, identification keys, distribution patterns, similar species outlines and more, make sure William G. Degenhardt, et.al.'s Amphibians And Reptiles Of New Mexico is on your bookshelf. Though a centerfold does pack in color photos, the meat of this study lies in its detailed natural history coverage, suitable for college ... Read More
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This book covers all known New Mexico herpetofauna (circa 1990's). Salamanders, snakes, lizards, etc, it's all here. There may have been some changes in the last decade, but this book is still the best I've found; the information it has is accurate, the diagrams, photos, descriptions, etc. are all clear enough to aid in identifying animals. Habitat descriptions are precise enough to actually be of use, etc. The language isn't full of technical jargon--it's actually accessible and understandable for people ... Read More
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