Handbook of Common New Guinea Frogs, Wau Ecology Institute Handbook No.1

Description

No date in book, research indicates it may be 1979. This is a semipopular introduction to the frogs of the island of New Guinea. Over 50 species are discussed in some detail and illustrated in color. The species treated are selected on the basis of being widespread or representing a particular group of related species. Under each species there is a discussion of body structure, color, habitat, call, eggs, life cycle, distribution and abundance, with any other special points of interest. In addition to this main treatment, there is a general discussion of frog biology, special notes on the colors and their characteristics, a treatment of the fauna as to its composition and origin, a list of references, a guide to the identification of species, notes on preserving frogs, a glossary and a list of frogs recorded from New Guinea. The book is indexed and there is a map plus some diagrams to assist in identification, and 12 color plates with 5 or 6 species per plate.