Mantellas

An impressive, easy to read, fact filled book on the mantella frogs. Includes information on taxonomy, physiology, zoogeography, obtaining and handling, housing, nutrition, breeding, health and disease symptoms and treatments. Individual species accounts include scientific and common names, size and weight, description, sexual dimorphism, vocalization, toxins, similar species, distribution and color forms, habitat and specific habits, captive care, breeding, eggs and tadpoles. Illustrated with 131 full-color and 9 b/w photographs, 10 tables and range maps. (3930612542)