TY - BOOK ID - 49546981 TI - Amphibians of North Africa AU - Escoriza, Daniel AU - Hassine, Jihène Ben PY - 2019 SN - 0128158352 0128154764 9780128158357 9780128154762 PB - London, United Kingdom DB - UniCat KW - Amphibians. KW - Amphibia KW - Batrachia KW - Herpetofauna KW - Herpetozoa KW - Herps KW - Herptiles KW - Vertebrates KW - Herpetology KW - North Africa. KW - Mediterranean Region. KW - Circum-Mediterranean countries KW - Mediterranean Area KW - Mediterranean countries KW - Mediterranean Sea Region KW - Africa, North KW - Barbary States KW - Maghreb KW - Maghrib KW - Amfibis KW - Rèptils KW - Àfrica del Nord KW - Àfrica del Nord. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:49546981 AB - Amphibians of North Africa is a comprehensive compilation of available data on the amphibians and reptiles found in various ecosystems across North West Africa and parts of the Mediterranean region. It is essential to identifying and understanding the ecological role of regional herpetofauna and its conservational importance. It examines the biological origins and diversity of amphibians in North Africa, along with their diverse ecosystems, including deserts, grasslands and subtropical forests. The book features detailed descriptions of the adult and larvae stages of species, such as the North African fire salamander, the common painted frog, Brongersma's toad and the Mediterranean tree frog. This book is a vital resource for herpetology and ecology students and researchers, helping them identify, understand and conserve these amphibians and reptiles in their various habitats across the North African and Mediterranean regions.-- ER -