Handbook of the Reptiles of the WorldTurtles and Crocodiles

Description

Turtles and Crocodiles is the first volume of the Handbook of the Reptiles of the World, a landmark multi-volume reference conceived as the definitive resource on reptile diversity.

It covers every family of turtles (Testudines) and crocodilians (Crocodylia), presenting the most current information on taxonomy, morphology, distribution, habitats, ecology, and conservation status. Richly illustrated with hundreds of plates and photographs, the book offers a detailed treatment of these ancient reptilian lineages—from their evolutionary history and ecological significance to the conservation challenges they face today.

Highlights include iconic reptiles such as sea turtles, tortoises, and the Saltwater Crocodile, as well as many lesser-known but equally fascinating species that exemplify the diversity of these groups.

With authoritative texts written by leading specialists and supported by high-quality illustrations and distribution maps, this volume provides an indispensable reference for researchers, conservationists, and all those passionate about the world’s reptiles.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Class Reptilia
Order Testudines

• Family Podocnemididae (South American and Malagasy River Turtles) – Mario Vargas-Ramírez
• Family Pelomedusidae (African Mud Turtles) – Luca Luiselli
• Family Chelidae (South American and Australian Side-necked Turtles) – Arthur Georges, Deborah Bower, Carla Eisemberg
• Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) – Minh Duc Le
• Family Carettochelyidae (Pig-nosed Turtle) – Arthur Georges, Deborah Bower, Carla Eisemberg
• Family Kinosternidae (Mud and Musk Turtles) – Juan Pablo Hurtado
• Family Dermatemydidae (Central American River Turtle) – Donald McKnight
• Family Chelydridae (Snapping Turtles) – John Carr, Michael Skibsted
• Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) – Roderic Mast, Ashleigh Bandimere
• Family Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) – Roderic Mast, Ashleigh Bandimere
• Family Geoemydidae (Eurasian and American Pond and River Turtles) – Philipp Wagner, John Carr, Santiago Poch
• Family Testudinidae (Tortoises) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre, Francesc Muñoz
• Family Platysternidae (Asian Big-headed Turtle) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre
• Family Emydidae (Sliders, Map Turtles and allies) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre, Francesc Muñoz

Order Crocodylia

• Family Gavialidae (Gharials) – Indraneil Das
• Family Crocodylidae (True Crocodiles) – Charlie Manolis
• Family Alligatoridae (Alligators and Caimans) – Alejandro Larriera

Series Editors

Russell A. Mittermeier
Alejandro Larriera
Charlie Manolis
Roderic Mast
Anders G.J. Rhodin
Craig B. Stanford

Scientific Editor

Ru Somaweera

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