Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand

WINNER OF THE WHITLEY AWARDS BEST FIELD GUIDE OF THE YEARPacked with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species.From the ancient Tuatara to the world's largest assemblage of long-lived and live-bearing lizards, every species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on appearance, habitat, similar species and natural history. This definitive guide also features a comprehensive introduction to the evolution, conservation, ecosystems and geographic history of these animals. This is the ultimate photographic field guide to New Zealand's herpetofauna, and is a gateway into the world of these fascinating tetrapods for amateur and expert herpetologists alike.