| Description |
xvi, 587 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-578) and index. |
| Summary |
"This comprehensive volume, the first survey published since 1943, describes the ecology, evolution, biodiversity, behavior, and natural history of 127 recognized species of salamanders found in the United States and Canada, from newts and sirens to waterdogs and hellbenders. Drawing on more than 2100 research publications, the book includes detailed life history accounts, nearly five hundred black and white and color photographs, identification keys for larvae as well as adults, and up-to-date distribution maps. James W. Petranka presents a wealth of information on each species: identification, systematics, courtship and breeding, diet and predation, and the ecology of larval and adult stages are all described. He summarizes major patterns of geographic variation within species to emphasize differences between local and regional populations and to provide a realistic view of intraspecific life history diversity." "With its comprehensive coverage and extensive references, this volume is an indispensable guide not only for herpetologists but also for teachers, naturalists, conservation biologists, environmental planners, and anyone who needs detailed information on the diverse salamander fauna of the United States and Canada."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Contents |
Family Ambystomatidae (Mole Salamanders) -- Family Amphiumidae (Amphiumas) -- Family Cryptobranchidae (Hellbender and Giant Salamanders) -- Family Dicamptodontidae (Pacific Giant Salamanders) -- Family Plethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders). Subfamily Desmognathinae. Subfamily Plethodontinae. Tribe Bolitoglossini. Tribe Hemidactyliini. Tribe Plethodontini -- Family Proteidae (Waterdogs and Mudpuppy) -- Family Rhyacotritonidae (Torrent Salamanders) -- Family Salamandridae (Newts) -- Family Sirenidae (Sirens). |
| Subject |
Salamanders -- United States.
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Salamanders -- Canada.
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Salamanders -- United States -- Identification.
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Salamanders -- Canada -- Identification.
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| ISBN |
1560988282 alkaline paper |
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9781560988281 alkaline paper |
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