Hello everybody.
I'm happy to present the publication of the "Atlas des Amphibiens et Reptiles d'Aquitaine".
Complement of the "Guide des Amphibiens and Reptiles d'Aquitaine" released in 2010 (http://www.cistude.org/images/Documents/AtlasAR/GuideARAquitaine.pdf), this book includes observations made by nearly 1,500 contributors.
The great dynamic of the last four years has allowed to accumulate a large database, which now exceeds 60,000 contributions.
Knowledge on the distribution of species in the regionshowed a large increase and now this atlas presents a reliable and accurate overview of the actual distribution of the 47 species of amphibians and reptiles of Aquitaine .
You will also find in this book an approach on the biogeography of our species, an analysis of their conservation status and inventory of threats and causes regression .
In addition, the book offers some simple steps to protect the herps and updated taxonomy and conservation status , including the publication of the regional Red List .
Only in french...
The book is now available through the association, do not hesitate to order ! The book is free, but we ask you to pay shipping (10 euros).
http://www.cistude.org/index.php/editio ... -commander
Mr. Berroneau 2014 - Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles of Aquitaine . Edition C. Nature . 256 p.
More information http://www.cistude.org .
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