Author: Dilan Chathuranga
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka is a complete guide to the 120 species of frog, toad, and caecilian found in Sri Lanka. Extinct species are also listed for completeness. With photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with many variants. The general introduction includes details of the climate, geography, and vegetation of the island, key characteristics that can be used in the identification of amphibians, information on amphibian conservation in Sri Lanka, a brief introduction to folklore, and where to look for amphibians. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Sinhala, a brief history of the species, a description with identification features, and details of habitat, habits, and distribution (in Sri Lanka and outside the country). Key external identification features, such as body form, skin texture, and colouration, are provided, to help in the identification of an animal in the field.
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka
Author: Dilan Chathuranga
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka is a complete guide to the 120 species of frog, toad, and caecilian found in Sri Lanka. Extinct species are also listed for completeness. With photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with many variants. The general introduction includes details of the climate, geography, and vegetation of the island, key characteristics that can be used in the identification of amphibians, information on amphibian conservation in Sri Lanka, a brief introduction to folklore, and where to look for amphibians. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Sinhala, a brief history of the species, a description with identification features, and details of habitat, habits, and distribution (in Sri Lanka and outside the country). Key external identification features, such as body form, skin texture, and colouration, are provided, to help in the identification of an animal in the field.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka is a complete guide to the 120 species of frog, toad, and caecilian found in Sri Lanka. Extinct species are also listed for completeness. With photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with many variants. The general introduction includes details of the climate, geography, and vegetation of the island, key characteristics that can be used in the identification of amphibians, information on amphibian conservation in Sri Lanka, a brief introduction to folklore, and where to look for amphibians. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Sinhala, a brief history of the species, a description with identification features, and details of habitat, habits, and distribution (in Sri Lanka and outside the country). Key external identification features, such as body form, skin texture, and colouration, are provided, to help in the identification of an animal in the field.
The Amphibia of Sri Lanka
Author: Anslem De Silva
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The Amphibian Fauna of Sri Lanka
Author: Sushil K. Dutta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789559114109
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789559114109
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A Check List of Amphibia of Sri Lanka
Author: S. W. Kotagama
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Amphibia of Sri Lanka
Author: Anslem De Silva
Publisher: Department of Wildlife Conservation/Gef/Undp/Fao
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher: Department of Wildlife Conservation/Gef/Undp/Fao
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)
Author: Kanishka Ukuwela
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its IUCN status.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers fascinating information on folklore associated with reptiles, snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Sri Lanka encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its IUCN status.
Amphibians of Sri Lanka
Author: Anslem De Silva
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789555206105
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789555206105
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Herpetofauna of Sri Lanka
Author: Anslem De Silva
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789558213018
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789558213018
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
The Fauna of Sri Lanka
Author: Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9558177512
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9558177512
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Lizards of Sri Lanka
Author: Ruchira Somaweera
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783899734782
Category : Lizards
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783899734782
Category : Lizards
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description