Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast - (Comstock Books in Herpetology) by Arthur C Hulse & Ellen Censky & C J McCoy (Hardcover)

About the Book

Until now, no detailed treatment of the Pennsylvania herpetofauna has ever been published, nor have recent books dealt with the herpetofauna of the entire northeastern United States. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast is a...

Book Synopsis

Until now, no detailed treatment of the Pennsylvania herpetofauna has ever been published, nor have recent books dealt with the herpetofauna of the entire northeastern United States. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast is a comprehensive guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the whole region. Each account contains a general description of the species, major color and pattern variations, ontogenetic changes in patterns and appearance, confusing species, range, and ecology and reproductive biology. This guide is intended for use by both amateurs and professionals and allows convenient retrieval of field data and natural history accounts. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast: * Contains complete and easy-to-use keys to all the reptiles and both the adult and larval amphibians of the Northeast.* Features high-quality photographs to illustrate all species of amphibians and reptiles in the region as well as their significant color variations and life history stages.* Includes detailed spot-distribution maps of each species within Pennsylvania and outline maps of each species' distribution throughout the northeastern United States. * Presents extensive new data on the status and distribution of the amphibians and reptiles of Pennsylvania.

Review Quotes

An updated field guide and natural history guide to the herpetofauna of Pennsylvania, also focusing on species found in the northeastern United States.

Because of its dimensions... and mass..., the book is unlikely to replace the Peterson or Audubon Field Guide in your backpack. Nonetheless, it will be an important source of information on the natural history and distribution for the amphibians and reptiles of the Northeast.

About the Author

Arthur C. Hulse is Professor of Biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The late C. J. McCoy was Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Ellen Censky is Director of the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, University of Connecticut.