Histoire Naturelle des Amphibiens et Reptiles Terrestres de l'Archipel Guadeloupéen: Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy

• Description

First comprehensive book on Amphibians and terrestrial Reptiles from Guadeloupe. It is the result of over 66 weeks of fieldwork, of compiling nearly all earlier works, and of studying unpublished correspondence and manuscripts written by early naturalists. Contains new data providing new insights on the herpetofauna of these islands. Contains historical geology, observations made by early chroniclers and naturalist travellers, and an analysis of the herpetofauna from both historical and biogeographic points of view. 6 Anouran, 5 Chelonian, 21 Lizard - including 4 extinct- and 7 Snake species are described. Includes detailed information on habitat, biology, ecology, reproduction, distribution and protection needs.

Language: French