Latin Names Explained: A Guide to the Scientific Classification of Reptiles, Birds and Mammals

by Arthur Frederick Gotch

Describes the meanings of the Latin names of over 4,000 individual species, and gives a translation of the Latin name

Genres: Nature, Science

720 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

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I can't say I've "read" this whole thing as it reads like a dictionary - but one of my most favorite guides I own - I live and die by this book alone. If you are interested in Taxonomy or species identification, this is a very interesting guide to understanding its roots and helpful in differentiating one species from another if you understand enough about its biology and behavior to make the connection with its rooted name.