Frogs are remarkably variable creatures. Many species adopt different colours or patterns by day or night. In some cases, males are different from females, and many species can change their appearance remarkably when breeding.
Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland provides a comprehensive photographic guide to the 132 species of frogs in Queensland, Australia’s most species-rich state. It enables identification of all Queensland species and clearly points out pitfalls that may lead to misidentification. Species profiles list common and scientific names, information on size, call and preferred habitat, as well as points of interest for each species. The conservation status of all threatened species is listed and there are special sections devoted to disappearing frogs and the Cane Toad.
Generously illustrated with one or more photographs for each species, the book also includes distribution maps, line illustrations which demonstrate key features, and keys to each family, genus and species.
Generously illustrated with one or more photographs for each of the 132 species
Includes distribution maps, line illustrations which demonstrate key features, and keys to each family, genus and species
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction Family Bufonidae
Family Hylidae
Family Limnodynastidae
Family Microhylidae
Family Myobatrachidae
Family Ranidae
Notes
References
Index of scientific names
Index of common names
Natural history enthusiasts
Amateur and professional herpetologists
School students and undergraduates
Ecological consultants
Environmental impact assessors
"This book is easy to read, enjoyable to flick through, and will be useful in the field. A great addition to any wildlife enthusiast's library." Deborah Metters, Land for Wildlife South East QLD, pp. 13, January 2013
Eric Vanderduys has worked all over Queensland as a field naturalist, ecologist and fauna surveyor for 20 years. He currently works for CSIRO as a field technician, conducting fauna surveys mostly in the Gulf Country and Cape York.
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