Guide and reference to the crocodilians, turtles, and lizards of Eastern and Central North America (North of Mexico)

Bartlett, R. D. (Richard D.) 1938- (Author). Bartlett, Patricia, 1949- (Added Author).

Summary: "Bartlett's Guide and Reference contains up-to-date and easy-to-use information for all 208 recognized species and subspecies of crocodilians, turtles, and lizards (native, introduced, and established) found within eastern and central North America, north of Mexico. Each species is classified by family and illustrated with a full-color photo. Detailed descriptions include information on appearance, behavior, range, habitat, and identifying features, as well as how to distinguish between similar species. Ecological issues are also highlighted."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 0813029465
ISBN: 9780813029467
Physical Description: print
xviii, 316 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 23 cm
Publisher: Gainesville : University Press of Florida, ©2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-309) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. Introduction -- 2. Alligators, catman, and crocodiles -- 3. Turtles and tortoises -- 4. Worm lizards -- 5. Lizards.