This field guide allows identification of all native and introduced species of amphibians and reptiles of the region, and offers valuable advice on techniques for field identification, plus a glossary of herpetological terms. Also included are species accounts with description, natural history, similar species, and geographic distribution, complete with maps of each animal's range. A superb reference, with magnificent photographs. Contents include: Introduction The Environment of the Yucatan Peninsula Habitats of amphibians and Reptiles in the Yucatan Peninsula Composition of the Herpetofauna A Brief History of Herpetology in the Yucatan Peninsula Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Class Reptilia (Reptiles)