Guide and Reference to the Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America

by Richard D. Bartlett, Patricia P. Bartlett

The Bartletts’ guide to amphibians provides up-to-date accounts, range maps, and photos of the 239 recognized species and subspecies of frogs, toads, treefrogs, and salamanders found in eastern and central North America, from west Texas to Manitoba, to the eastern seaboard. Species descriptions are grouped by family, and each entry details size, appearance, behavior, range/habitat, prey, and similar species. For ease of use, description, map, and color photo are organized on the same page. In the general introduction, the authors provide an overview of taxonomy, habitats, and population trends, including species in decline. Devoted solely to amphibians, this authoritative and user-friendly guide will appeal to a broad range of users, from hobbyists and amateur naturalists wanting to quickly identify neighborhood frogs to biologists and herpetologists seeking a focused, well-organized and detailed, fully illustrated field guide.

312 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2006

Reviews

[David McNaughton · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better collected photo guides for the entire region. It's tough to get this quality of photographs and descriptions without drilling down to the state level and losing some of the wider range comparisons. This is my carry-along field guide as opposed to Petrokas or McCoy and Hulse, especially if I'm leaving my home state.