An Introduction to the Amphibians of Ecuador
Diversity, Conservation, and Cultural History
- 304 pages
- English
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An Introduction to the Amphibians of Ecuador
Diversity, Conservation, and Cultural History
About this book
An Introduction to the Amphibians of Ecuador is the first of four volumes, which are comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative works, making them invaluable to biologists, conservationists, and others. This initial volume delves into the cultural history of amphibians, encompassing ethnobatrachology and folklore, while summarizing the amphibian iconography found in Ecuadorian archaeology. Moreover, it covers topics such as bioprospecting, sustainable management, and biotrade activities. The history and present state of amphibian biology research are also addressed. Furthermore, it explores in comprehensive detail the rich amphibian diversity of Ecuador, providing a thorough review of biogeography, amphibian declines, and conservation.
Subsequent volumes list the characteristics of each species, define each taxon, and compare them to similar other species. Natural history and reproductive behavior, where known, are described, as are data on vocalizations, larvae, and ontogenetic changes. Amphibian distributions are illustrated with physiographic maps with dots. Each volume addresses the declines, extinctions, and conservation status of each species and provides notations of their occurrence in reserves.
KEY FEATURES
- Summarizes the ethnozoological aspects of amphibians
- Provides a thorough history of research
- Introduction to three volumes providing accounts for each of the 3 orders, 19 families, 78 genera, and over 650 species from Ecuador
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Contributors
- In Memoriam
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Ethnobatrachology
- Chapter 2 The History and Present of Amphibian Biology
- Chapter 3 Diversity, Extinction, and Conservation
- Index