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Amphibians of Ecuador: Craugastoridae. Volume III is the third in a four-volume series that provides comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative insights, making it an invaluable resource for biologists, conservationists, and others. The series explores, in comprehensive detail, the cultural history and the rich amphibian diversity of Ecuador, providing a thorough review of biogeography, amphibian declines, and conservation.

Volume III specifically focuses on Craugastoridae. Characteristics of each species are listed, defined, and compared to other similar species. Reproductive behavior, where known, is described, as are data on vocalizations. Amphibian distributions are detailed and illustrated with physiographic maps with dots. The volume also addresses the declines, extinctions, and conservation status of each species, noting their occurrence in reserves.

KEY FEATURES:

• Provides detailed and comprehensive accounts for all Craugastoridae species from Ecuador
• New data are incorporated for many species
• Describes with full color maps the distribution of all known taxa
• Includes information on the ecology, reproduction, and behavior of all taxa