A Field Guide tothe Reptiles of Borneo is a fullycomprehensive guide to the 321 species of reptile recorded from Borneo,covering crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. With photographs from theauthor and other top nature photographers, each species is illustrated andmapped.
A Field Guide tothe Reptiles of Borneo is a fullycomprehensive guide to the 321 species of reptile recorded from Borneo,covering crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. With photographs from theauthor and other top nature photographers, each species is illustrated andmapped. The generalintroduction includes details of Borneo's geology, climate and vegetation;abbreviations and conventions, the topography of crocodiles, turtles, lizardsand snakes, a section on treatment for snake envenomation, and a glossary oftechnical terms. There is an introduction to each family as well as dichotomouskeys as a quick aid to identification. The species descriptions include thecommon English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in BahasaIndonesia and Bahasa Malaysia, size, identification features, details ofhabitat and behaviour, a distribution map for Borneo and distribution detailsincluding outside the island, plus the current IUCN Red List Category.
