Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica

Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica is the first guide to provide comprehensive coverage of every currently known mammal species found in Costa Rica. From the Central American Silky Anteater to the West Indian Manatee, Fiona A. Reid and Gianfranco Gomez Zamora introduce readers to over 200 species inhabiting the country and its waters. This pocket guide features: 60 plates with full-color illustrations and over 100 photographs An illustrated introduction covering the history of mammalogy in Costa Rica, how to find mammals, and more* Up-to-date species accounts, range maps, and natural history vignettesLavishly illustrated and highly portable, the Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica is indispensable for biologists, eco-tourists, and naturalists eager to learn more about the mammalian fauna of this small but biologically rich country.

Auteur

Fiona A. Reid and Gianfranco Gómez Zamora

Texte du rabat

"Guide to all the terrestrial and marine mammals of Costa Rica (a total of 241). Includes illustrations, photos, range maps, and box topics with natural history information. The book is arranged taxonomically, with most attention given to species rather than higher orders"--