Amphibians and Reptiles of Texas

by James R. Dixon

Book Overview

This third edition of James R. Dixon's Amphibians and Reptiles of Texas: With Keys, Taxonomic Synopses, Bibliography, and Distribution Maps , completely redesigned throughout with color photographs,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890969191
• ISBN13: 9780890969199
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 421 Pages
• Weight: 3.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The ultimate county specific guide to Texas reptiles and amphibians

Dixon's guide is far better than the Peterson, Texas Monthly and Audubon guides when it comes to narrowing down the species/subspecies of a specific county. With many reptiles and amphibians this information alone can decide a difficult identification. Also, the bibliography section has led me to many in-depth reports and studies. If you are only interested in looking at paintings or uncharacteristic photographs of these animals, I encourage you to consult the usual field guides. However, if you are a professional or an amateur willing to put this book to work, there is no other Texas resource like it. My only complaint is that we could sure use a 2005 update. Also, Dixon's insightful comments under the species accounts (updated in the 2000 edition)would be even better if they were more extensive.