Texas Turtles & Crocodilians

A Field Guide

Troy D. Hibbitts, Terry L. Hibbits

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University of Texas Press
31 January 2016

Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians

Series: Texas Natural History Guides

Texas has a large and diverse turtle population, with forms that are found nowhere else (Cagle's Map Turtle and the Texas Map Turtle) and wide-ranging species that barely touch the state, including the Painted Turtles and the Rough-footed Mud Turtle. From the Sabine River to El Paso, and from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle, thirty-one native and established exotic turtle species are definitely known in Texas, along with one crocodilian, the American Alligator. Texas Turtles & Crocodilians is the first complete identification guide to all the state's turtles and to its single alligator. It offers detailed species accounts, range maps, and excellent color photographs to aid in field identification. The authors, two of the state's most knowledgeable herpetologists, open the book with a broad overview of turtle natural history, conservation biology, observation, and captive maintenance before providing a key to Texas turtles and accounts of the various turtle families and species. Appendices provide brief accounts of species that occurred prehistorically in Texas and non-established exotic species, as well as a table of Texas' major watersheds and the turtle diversity in each one. Informational resources on Texas turtles and alligators, a map of Texas counties, a glossary, a bibliography, and indexes of common and scientific names complete the volume.

By: Troy D. Hibbitts, Terry L. Hibbits
Imprint: University of Texas Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 184mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9781477307779
ISBN 10: 147730777X
Series: Texas Natural History Guides
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 31 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

TROY D. HIBBITTS, a high school science teacher, is a past president and current member of the Texas Herpetological Society. He coauthored Texas Amphibians: A Field Guide and Texas Lizards: A Field Guide. TERRY L. HIBBITTS, a trained biologist, is an Honorary Life Member and past president of the Texas Herpetological Society, as well as its current editor. He also coauthored Texas Amphibians: A Field Guide.

Reviews for Texas Turtles & Crocodilians: A Field Guide

This book fills a void for Texas, which currently lacks a definitive guide to the state's turtle fauna. The high quality of the photographic images should make this book especially appealing to both laypersons and professional biologists. -- Robert Hansen, Editor, <cite>Herpetological Review