Frogs of Australia

This book introduces the Australian frog fauna and includes a painting of, and distribution maps for each of the 213 species and 5 sub-species of Australian frogs currently recognised in 2003, mostly based on Dr. H.G. Coggers taxonomy. More than 110 new species of Australian frogs have been discovered and described since 1960. The five Families of frogs found within Australia are dealt with, followed by details of the Genera within each of the Families. The individual species are arranged in alphabetical order using their common name. However a Quickfind index is provided at the front of the book to enable those familiar with scientific names to go directly to any Family, Genus or specific species. The text on each species has clear, precise information. The information in this book is presented in such a way, so as to make of value to readers from the layperson, naturalist through to the scientist. Indeed anyone who may have an interest in learning more about the Frogs of Australia. The comprehensive reference list gives the reader access to thousands of scientific papers and articles for further reading.

Contents

Quick Find Index. List of currently recognised Species and Sub-species of Australian frogs

INTRODUCTION

How old are Frogs?, Common Names, Zoological Names, Species & Sub-species, Descriptions and Distribution

Diagnostic Characters in Frogs

The Frogs of Australia: The Families

Family Myobatrachidae (Southern Frogs)  The Genera

Family Hylidae (Tree Frogs)  The Genera

Family Microhylidae (Narrow-mouthed Frogs)  The Genera

Family Ranidae (True Frogs)  The Genus

Family Bufonidae (True Toads)  The Genus

Conservation

The Frogs of Australia: the SPECIES & SUB-SPECIES

Author: James R. Turner
Publisher: Pensoft
Extra Details: 210x290, excellent color drawings and distributional maps of 218 species, data on ecology and biology, index, references, hardback. In English, 164 pp.