Les Amphibiens du nord de Madagascar

Andreone, F.; Crottini, A; Rosa, G.M.; Rakotoarison, A.; Scherz, M.D.; Raselimanana, A.P.

ISBN 10: 2953892370 / ISBN 13: 9782953892376

Published by Association Vahatra, Antananarivo, 2019

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354, 197 col illus. 210x150mm. PB. NEW. . Text French. The island of Madagascar hosts a large number of anuran amphibians with at least 317 species described as of June 2017, and several others that are yet to be described. Northern Madagascar is home to a significant species richness due to the heterogeneity of landscapes, including a large number of habitat types and ecosystems. These species are threatened by many factors, including environmental alteration and capture for the wildlife trade. In this book, the authors present the amphibian species that live in the northern part of Madagascar. It is a work dedicated to researchers engaged in research and conservation projects, as well as tourists visiting Madagascar. A better knowledge of the species and their way of life is one of the best instruments available for the conservation of the extraordinary frogs of Madagascar.French summary: L'île de Madagascar héberge un grand nombre d'amphibiens anoures avec au moins 317 espèces décrites en juin 2017, et plusieurs autres qui restent encore à decrire. Le Nord de Madagascar abrite une richesse importante en espèces, due à l'hétérogénéité de paysages, comprenant un grand nombre de types d'habitats et d'écosystèmes. Ces espèces sont menacées par de nombreux facteurs, parmi lesquels l'altération environnementale et la capture pour le commerce des animaux sauvages. Dans ce livre, nous présentons les espèces d'amphibiens qui vivent dans la partie nord de Madagascar. C'est un uvre dédié aux chercheurs engagés dans des projets de recherche et de conservation ainsi qu'aux touristes qui visitent Madagascar. Une meilleure connaissan des espèces et de leur mode de vie est un des meilleurs instruments nécessaires pour la conservation des extraordinaires grenouilles de Madagascar. [9782953892376].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Les Amphibiens du nord de Madagascar
• Publisher: Association Vahatra, Antananarivo
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2953892370
• ISBN 13: 9782953892376
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • ZOOLOGY,AMPHIBIANS

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Synopsis

The island of Madagascar hosts a large number of frogs with at least 315 described species, and many others still to be named. Northern Madagascar is rich in species, due to the heterogeneity of landscapes, including a large number of habitat types and ecosystems. These species are threatened by many factors, including environmental degradation and capture for wildlife trade. The amphibian species that live in the northern part of Madagascar are presented in this book, including aspects of their identification, ecology, natural history, and vocalizations. Illustrated in color throughout, this French-language guide is intended for researchers engaged in fieldwork and conservation projects, as well as tourists visiting the island.

About the Author

Franco Andreone has been interested in amphibians in Madagascar for about thirty years and has launched the ACSAM Initiative (“A Conservation Strategy for the Amphibian of Madagascar”) as cochair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group for Madagascar. Angelica Crottini is a researcher at the CIBIO-InBIO Research Center at the University of Porto. She is passionate about systematics, taxonomy, biogeography, and the conservation of frogs. Gonçalo M. Rosa is a researcher at the Zoological Society of London and works on different aspects of amphibian and reptile conservation. In this work, he integrates different approaches of in situ and ex situ conservation initiatives and public awareness. Andolalao Rakotoarison is an associate researcher at the Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany, and the Department of Animal Biodiversity at the University of Antananarivo. She focuses on the taxonomy and evolution of frogs. Mark D. Scherz is a doctoral researcher at the Zoologische Staatssammlung München. He works on all the amphibians and reptiles of Madagascar, especially on their taxonomy and evolution, but also their ecology and conservation. Achille P. Raselimanana is professor in the Department of Animal Biodiversity at the University of Antananarivo. He works mainly on amphibians and reptiles of Madagascar.