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Field Guide to Frogs of Australia

By Michael J Tyler and Frank Knight

Essential information on 230 species

This fully illustrated guide to all the known frogs of Australia provides concise accounts of 227 species within the five main frog families. It also includes the introduced Cane Toad and provides notes on other 'stowaway' species that have arrived in Australia.

The text for each species includes details of size, status, distribution, habitat, behaviour, and call. Each specfies is accompanied by a map of Australia showing its known distribution, and a full-colour painted illustration. Closely related frogs are shown in identical poses so that comparisons can be made readily. The introductory section of the book covers frog biology and habitats and includes notes on families and genera.

Soft plastic cover. 188 pages. Full colour. Approx. 152mm X 235mm. APN 9780643103986. (2nd Edition 2011). RRP $49.95