Bats of the West Indies

A Natural History and Field Guide

Allen Kurta, Armando Rodríguez-Durán

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Comstock Publishing Associates
31 October 2023

Wildlife: mammals

Bats of the West Indies is a concise guide to the sixty-one bat species found across the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. Edited by Allen Kurta and Armando Rodriguez-Duran, this volume synthesizes the expertise of twenty-nine accomplished chiropterologists to present up-to-date information on the natural history, ecology, and behavior of these fascinating creatures.

Bats represent an evolutionarily distinctive and ecologically significant part of biological diversity in the West Indies. Opening chapters introduce readers to the unique biology of bats, factors influencing their distribution, and conservation concerns. Family and species accounts detail anatomical traits, natural history, and conservation status. With over a one hundred illustrations, a glossary, and other useful identification tools, Bats of the West Indies is an authoritative yet accessible reference for bat enthusiasts and experts alike.

Edited by: Allen Kurta, Armando Rodríguez-Durán
Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9781501768934
ISBN 10: 150176893X
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allen Kurta is Professor of Biology at Eastern Michigan University. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of several books, including Mammals of the Great Lakes Region and Bats of Puerto Rico. Armando Rodríguez-Durán is Professor and Director of Mata de Plátano Field Station at InterAmerican University, Puerto Rico. He is the author or coauthor of several books in English and Spanish, including Bats of Puerto Rico and Breviario sobre los Murciélagos de Puerto Rico, La Española y las Islas Vírgenes.

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Bats of the West Indies

A Natural History and Field Guide

Allen Kurta, Armando Rodríguez-Durán

$86.50

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