Henderson, Robert W.,  1945- <br/><br/>
Natural history of West Indian reptiles and amphibians / 
Robert W. Henderson and Robert Powell. 
 - Gainesville :  University Press of Florida,   2009. 
 - xxiv, 495 pages :  illustrations, maps ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Pt. I. Amphibia -- Anura -- pt. II. Reptilia -- Squamata (lizards) -- Squamata (amphisbaenians) -- Squamata (snakes) -- Testudines -- Crocodilia. 
<br/><br/> "The West Indies have become a major focus for biologists and conservationists. Its herpetofauna is considered one of the richest and most vulnerable in the world. These fragile natural environments are home to many unique animals that occur only on these islands. Loss of habitat, development of scenic areas for a burgeoning tourist industry, and the introduction of invasive species have contributed to an already tenuous situation for many of the region s native species." "This volume summarizes the natural history of each of the more than seven hundred species of frogs and reptiles that live in the West Indies. Sure to be the starting point for all future research on West Indian amphibians and reptiles, it will be an essential companion to the biologist contemplating or conducting research in the area."--BOOK JACKET. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780813033945 0813033942 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009017139 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Reptiles--West Indies.<br/>Amphibians--West Indies.<br/>Amphibians.<br/>Reptiles.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>West Indies.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QL656.5.A1  / H46 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>597.909729 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>QL656.5.A1  / H46 2009