Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs

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The Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs provides readers with the tools to confidently identify 242 species and five recognised subspecies.... Show more

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Product description

Author	Mark G. Sanders
Language	English
ISBN	9781486313259
Publisher	CSIRO publishing
Pages	369
Size	171 x 245 x 24 mm
Format	Paperback
Images	Colour images and distribution maps
Year published	2021

Australia is home to more than 240 species of frogs, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs provides readers with the tools to confidently identify 242 species and five recognised subspecies. It includes detailed information on the distribution, habitat preferences and call of each frog species, as well as fully illustrated keys to genera to assist with identification.

Multiple photographs of each species show variation in colour and pattern as well as features used for identification such as thigh colouration, skin texture, belly colour and patterning, eye colour and extent of webbing between the toes. With a strong focus on illustrating variation and key diagnostic features, this guide will enable frog enthusiasts, environmental professionals and research scientists to identify Australian frog species with a high level of confidence. FeaturesFeatures detailed descriptions with comparative analysis to improve accurate identification.

Is generously illustrated with feature-specific images (e.g. photos of webbing, finger discs, posterior thigh colour, bellies), which are vital for accurate identification. Includes keys for identification and individualised distribution maps.

Includes detailed call descriptions with comparison to similar species.

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