Lizards of Sri Lanka
Author | : Ruchira Somaweera |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Lizards |
ISBN | : 9783899734782 |
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Author | : Ruchira Somaweera |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Lizards |
ISBN | : 9783899734782 |
Author | : Anslem De Silva |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Amphibians |
ISBN | : 9789555206105 |
Author | : Dilan Chathuranga |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2022-06-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781913679118 |
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka is a complete guide to the 120 species of frog, toad, and caecilian found in Sri Lanka. Extinct species are also listed for completeness. With photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with many variants. The general introduction includes details of the climate, geography, and vegetation of the island, key characteristics that can be used in the identification of amphibians, information on amphibian conservation in Sri Lanka, a brief introduction to folklore, and where to look for amphibians. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Sinhala, a brief history of the species, a description with identification features, and details of habitat, habits, and distribution (in Sri Lanka and outside the country). Key external identification features, such as body form, skin texture, and colouration, are provided, to help in the identification of an animal in the field.
Author | : Ruchira Somaweera |
Publisher | : Naturalist's Guide |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2020-05-28 |
Genre | : Amphibians |
ISBN | : 9781912081257 |
A complete photographic identification guide to all 113 reptile and amphibian species of Bali, perfect for resident and visitor alike. This second edition has been updated with the latest taxonomy and recent photographs
Author | : Anslem De Silva |
Publisher | : R & A Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Snakes |
ISBN | : 9781872688008 |
Author | : Kanishka Ukuwela |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021-04-29 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781912081233 |
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its IUCN status.
Author | : Steve Spawls |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 1238 |
Release | : 2018-01-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1472935624 |
The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.
Author | : Bikram Grewal |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : 9788172345389 |
Author | : Andrew T. Smith |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2013-05-26 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400846889 |
China's breathtaking diversity of natural habitats--from mountains and deserts to grasslands and lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. This one-of-a-kind pocket guide describes the characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of all 558 species of mammals found in China. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and beautiful color illustrations by wildlife artist Federico Gemma depict a majority of the species. The definitive text is written by leading specialists and follows the most current global standards for mammalian systematics. This field-ready pocket edition of A Guide to the Mammals of China makes the rich mammal fauna of China accessible to ecotravelers and naturalists like never before. The comprehensive pocket guide to all of China's 558 mammal species Describes the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species Features up-to-date distribution maps and stunning color illustrations throughout Written by a team of leading specialists
Author | : Indraneil Das |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Poisonous snakes |
ISBN | : 9781912081929 |
____This easy-to-use identification guide to the 239 snake species most commonly seen in South-East Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. _High quality photographs from the regions's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bits and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of South-East Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2012 and its status in each country.