A Photographic Field Guide to the Amphibians of Sri Lanka
$73.63
- Hardcover
252 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2021
Summary
Sri Lanka’s Amphibians: A Visual Guide
A comprehensive guide to the 120 species of frogs, toads, and caecilians inhabiting Sri Lanka, including an inventory of extinct species.
Features:
- Extensive photographic documentation showcasing species diversity and variations.
- An overview of Sri Lanka’s climate, geography, and vegetation.
- Key amphibian identification characteristics explained.
- Conservation efforts and amphibia…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781913679118 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 191367911X |
| Series: | Photographic Field Guide |
| Author: | Anselm de Silva, Kanishka Ukuwela, Dilan Chathuranga |
| Publisher: | John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 252 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 645g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 148mm |
About The Author
Anselm de Silva
Anslem de Silva (MSc, DSc, Hon. Cau.) has contributed to nearly 500 publications on the herpetology of Sri Lanka. He has received the President’s Award for Scientific Publications four times and is the recipient of the IUCN’s highest award for Conservation Merit, the Sir Peter Scott Award in 2019. He is the current Co-chairman of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Amphibian Specialist Group of Sri Lanka.
Kanishka Ukuwela (BSc, PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at the Rajarata University, Sri Lanka. He has authored many research papers on the amphibians of Sri Lanka. He has received the President’s Award for Scientific Publications.
Dilan Chathuranga (BSc, PhD) is a Lecturer in Zoology at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. He has authored many research papers on the amphibians, birds, mammals and insects of Sri Lanka.
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