A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand

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Tanya Chan-ard (Director, Reference Collection, Director, Reference Collection, Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand) Jarujin Nabhitabhata (Former Director, Former Director, National Science Museum, Thailand)

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand

Tanya Chan-ard (Director, Reference Collection, Director, Reference Collection, Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand), Jarujin Nabhitabhata (Former Director, Former Director, National Science Museum, Thailand), John W. K. Parr (Natural Resource Management Consultant, Natural Resource Management Consultant)

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Oxford University Press Inc
11 December 2014

Animal behaviour; Animal ecology; Reptiles

Thailand is home to over 350 species of reptiles, consisting of many kinds of turtles and tortoises, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. With its extensive network of

protected areas, Thailand is one of the

richest and

most ecologically diverse countries in the world. However, many of these species are being threatened more than ever before,

including habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion and intensification, and from

wildlife trade. For herpetologists and naturalists, understanding the reptiles of Thailand is now more important than ever before.

With A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand, Tanya Chan-ard, John Parr, and Jarujin Nabhitabhata present the definitive resource for identifying and understanding all known species of reptile in the region. It is the only updated and complete guide to the country's reptilian life in existence. The book contains an account of every species, complete with nomenclature, color illustrations, and range maps of known locations. The accounts include discussion of behavior, morphological measurements, and habitat, as well as the most current information on each species' conservation status. The authors explain the current system of classifying the threat level of endangerment, making the presented information and terminology understandable and useful. The introduction to the book discusses the history of herpetology in Thailand, as well as its climate, physiography, and zoogeography. A section on how to use the guide most effectively has also been included to make the book accessible to a wide range of both scientists and nature enthusiasts. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand is the definitive and most comprehensive resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and conservationists working in Thailand.

By: Tanya Chan-ard (Director Reference Collection Director Reference Collection Natural History Museum National Science Museum Thailand), Jarujin Nabhitabhata (Former Director, Former Director, National Science Museum, Thailand), John W. K. Parr (Natural Resource Management Consultant, Natural Resource Management Consultant)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9780199736492
ISBN 10: 0199736499
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 11 December 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tanya Chan-ard is the Director of the Reference Collection at the Natural History Museum in Pathum Thani, Thailand. John W. K. Parr has worked in natural resource management in Southeast Asia for 25 years, specializing in protected-area management. He is a co-founder of the Bangkok's Bang Pu Nature Centre, Thailand's first urban nature education center. Jarujin Nabhitabhata was formerly the Director of the National Science Museum, Thailand.

Reviews for A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand

The work of three Thailand-based herpetologists, this is the first authoritative, all-inclusive guide to the turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians of the authors' ecologically diverse country. ... Accurate, well written, and user-friendly, this guide will be an invaluable resource for anyone with interests in the rich and diverse reptilian fauna of Thailand. ... Highly recommended. CHOICE