Amphibians of Western North America
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Amphibians of Western North America

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Amphibians of Western North America

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This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the external form, coloration, habits, and distribution of amphibians found in western North America. Drawing from a wealth of sources, including the author's personal observations, unpublished data from the University of California Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, and an extensive review of relevant literature, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's amphibian species. Featuring meticulously crafted illustrations, it allows for quick identification and comparison of species, with all known species from the region thoroughly covered. Keys are provided for more precise determinations, making it a practical tool for both casual observers and dedicated researchers. Designed with the reader's curiosity in mind, the book addresses common questions while highlighting areas where further study is needed. Each species is illustrated to emphasize distinguishing features, and salamanders and anurans are posed in consistent views to aid in easy comparison. Whether you're an amateur naturalist, a seasoned herpetologist, or simply someone fascinated by the wildlife of western North America, this book offers a clear, insightful, and accessible overview of its diverse amphibian population. This title was originally published in 1951.
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the external form, coloration, habits, and distribution of amphibians found in western North America. Drawing from a wealth of sources, including the author's personal observations, unpublished dat

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. CONTENTS 1
  5. INTRODUCTION
  6. CLASS AMPHIBIA
  7. SALAMANDERS
  8. ACCOUNTS OF SPECIES
  9. NEWTS
  10. ROUGH-SKIN NEWT
  11. WESTERN RED-BELLIED NEWT
  12. CALIFORNIA NEWT
  13. AMBYSTOMIDS
  14. NORTHWESTERN SALAMANDER
  15. LONG-TOED SALAMANDER
  16. TIGER SALAMANDER
  17. PACIFIC GIANT SALAMANDER
  18. OLYMPIC SALAMANDER
  19. LUNGLESS SALAMANDERS
  20. DUNN SALAMANDER
  21. DEL NORTE SALAMANDER
  22. JEMEZ MOUNTAINS SALAMANDER
  23. VAN DYKE SALAMANDER
  24. WESTERN RED-BACKED SALAMANDER
  25. ESCHSCHOLTZ SALAMANDER
  26. CALIFORNIA SLENDER SALAMANDER
  27. PACIFIC SLENDER SALAMANDER
  28. OREGON SLENDER SALAMANDER
  29. CLOUDED SALAMANDER
  30. BLACK SALAMANDER
  31. SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS SALAMANDER
  32. ARBOREAL SALAMANDER Aneides lugubris (Hallowell) Plate 13
  33. MOUNT LYELL SALAMANDER
  34. Frogs and Toads
  35. FROGS AND TOADS
  36. BELL TOADS
  37. AMERICAN BELL TOAD
  38. SPADEFOOT TOADS
  39. COUCH SPADEFOOT
  40. CENTRAL PLAINS SPADEFOOT
  41. HAMMOND SPADEFOOT
  42. LEPTODACTYLIDS
  43. BARKING FROG
  44. TOADS
  45. COLORADO RIVER TOAD
  46. WESTERN TOAD
  47. YOSEMITE TOAD
  48. GREAT PLAINS TOAD
  49. SONORAN TOAD
  50. LITTLE GREEN TOAD
  51. CANADIAN TOAD
  52. COPE TOAD
  53. DESERT TOAD
  54. WOODHOUSE TOAD
  55. TREE-TOADS
  56. CRICKET-FROG
  57. SWAMP CRICKET-FROG
  58. CANYON TREE-TOAD
  59. PACIFIC TREE-TOAD
  60. SONORAN TREE-TOAD
  61. TRUE FROGS
  62. RED-LEGGED FROG
  63. YELLOW-LEGGED FROG
  64. BULLFROG
  65. GREEN FROG
  66. LEOPARD FROG
  67. SPOTTED FROG
  68. WOOD FROG
  69. MEXICAN FROG
  70. MICROHYLIDS
  71. NARROW MOUTH TOAD
  72. ILLUSTRATIONS OF FROGS AND TOADS
  73. EGGS
  74. ILLUSTRATIONS OF AMPHIBIAN EGGS
  75. LARVAE
  76. ILLUSTRATIONS OF AMPHIBIAN LARVAE
  77. Habitats
  78. DISTRIBUTION MAPS
  79. GLOSSARY
  80. ABBREVIATIONS
  81. BIBLIOGRAPHY
  82. INDEX