Lizards of the American SouthwestLizards of the American Southwest
a Photographic Field Guide
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Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, , In-library use only.Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, , In-library use only. Offered in 0 more formatsThis guide combines biological information and photos in a format accessible to both weekend naturalists and professional biologists. Coverage encompasses all 96 species of lizards found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Texas west of the Pecos River. Introductory chapters give information on lizard habitats, life history and behavior, external anatomy and identification, and non-native species. Also covered are basics of observing lizards, guidelines for observing lizards on public lands, and conservation and legal issues. In the next section, family and species accounts give information on appearance, habitats, natural history, range, viewing tips, taxonomy, and subspecies and variation. About 4-6 color photos are given for each species. Also included are a glossary, a guide to standard abbreviations and map codes, thumbnail guides to families and genera, and numerous illustrations and maps. Jones has worked for 25 years in the research and management branches of the Forest Service and other public agencies. Lovich is a herpetologist. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Lizards of the American Southwest covers all 96 species found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Texas west of the Pecos River. Learn where to find lizards and how to identify them. Includes detailed information on habitat, natural history, taxonomy, viewing tips, plus hundreds of photos, illustrations, and maps.
Lizards of the American Southwest covers all 96 species found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Texas west of the Pecos River. Learn where to find lizards and how to identify them. Includes detailed information on habitat, natural history, taxonomy, viewing tips, plus hundreds of photos, illustrations, and maps.
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- Tucson, Ariz. : Rio Nuevo Publishers, c2009.
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