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Author Phillips, Christopher A., author.

Title Field guide to amphibians and reptiles of Illinois / Christopher A. Phillips, John A. Crawford, Andrew R. Kuhns ; foreword by Ronald A. Brandon
Edition Second edition
Published Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2022
©2022

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 277 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Contents Foreword -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Key to amphibians and reptiles of Illinois -- Species accounts -- Species of questionable occurrence in Illinois
Summary "Twenty years after the last edition, this is a new, completely updated version of the classic field guide. Intended to aid teachers, students, biologists, naturalists, and everyone else in the identification of amphibians and reptiles found in Illinois. Key characteristics help to guide field identification. Within the book species are grouped for quick identification: salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Each entry features focused scientific information explaining life cycles, habitats, and ecology, along with clear, full-color photos. This edition features updated range maps. It's the definitive field guide to amphibians and reptiles in the Prairie State"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 08, 2022)
Subject Amphibians -- Illinois
Reptiles -- Illinois
NATURE / General
Amphibians
Reptiles
Illinois
Form Electronic book
Author Crawford, John A., author.
Kuhns, Andrew R., author.
Brandon, Ronald A., writer of foreword.
LC no. 2021030599
ISBN 9780252053252
0252053257
Other Titles Amphibians and reptiles of Illinois