The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica

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A Herpetofauna between Two Continents, between Two Seas

By Jay M. Savage

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Jay M. Savage is an exhaustive guide exploring the rich diversity of amphibian and reptile species found in Costa Rica. The book offers detailed descriptions, habitat information, and conservation insights for each species, making it an essential resource for researchers, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts keen to understand this region's unique herpetofauna.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in biodiversity, particularly the diverse amphibian and reptile species of Costa Rica. It's an excellent resource for naturalists and herpetology enthusiasts who seek an in-depth understanding of the ecological roles and conservation status of these fascinating creatures in a tropical setting.

Provides the comprehensive treatment of amphibians and reptiles biology and evolution ever produced. Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting. It is an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers and naturalists.

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World-renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard to the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced.

Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, in part because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, government planners, and those interested in Central America more generally.

Written for the enthusiast as well as for the field researcher, this work is an excellent reference source for each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that can be found in Costa Rica. Includes complete full-color photographs of all known species in the region, as well as maps showing their distribution patterns. . . . A must-have book for any library with interests in this subject area. —J. Elliott, Southeastern Naturalist

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica is praised for its comprehensive coverage of 396 species, offering detailed biologic information, identification keys, and insightful introductions to major groups. It combines scientific rigour with stunning photography by Michael and Patricia Fogden, making it both a valuable reference and visually appealing. The book is suitable for enthusiasts and researchers alike, providing essential details and distribution maps that make it indispensable for those interested in Costa Rica's biodiversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226735382

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 22.0mm

Height: 28.0mm

Weight: 2722g

Pages: 954

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About the Author

Jay M. Savage is emeritus professor of biology at the University of Miami and adjunct professor of biology at San Diego State University. He is the author of Evolution, coauthor of Introduction to the Herpetofauna of Costa Rica, and the editor of Ecological Aspects of Development in the Humid Tropics.