The Amphibians and Reptiles of the Western Sahara: An Atlas and Field Guide

by Geniez, P., J. A. Mateo, M. Geniez & J. Pether:

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Book description: Frankfurt am Main: Edition Chimaira, 2004. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 229 (+3). Illustrated laminated boards, 240 photos (inc. 210 in colour), 5 maps (inc. 3 colour), 69 distribution maps, identification keys (7 figs), bibliography, glossary. New book. (Beautifully illustrated field guide to approximately 67 species of amphibian and reptile to be found within the territory of the Western Sahara. Includes a brief geographical introduction to the territory, together with a resumé of the history of herpetological research in the region. Each species account includes the Latin name, the author or authors that described it, the family to which it belongs, its vernacular name in English and Spanish, with an approximate translation in the Arab dialect Hassanya where available. Additional notes provide information on world distribution, biogeographical affinities, distribution and subspecies in the Western Sahara and bordering regions, preferred habitat, observations, conservation, list of pertinent references relating to each species, together with a map showing distribution. Further chapters discuss biogeography and threats to the herpetofauna of the Western Sahara, with a series of keys and list of names in Hassanya. An important contribution to North African herpetology. Frankfurt Contributions to Natural History, Volume 19). .

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