Northwest Fauna 5
Bryce Maxell, Kirwin Werner, Paul Hendricks, and Dennis Flath
This
138-page publication represents
the most thorough compilation of information on Montana’s herpetofauna to
date. The manuscript includes: (1) a
history of herpetology in Montana; (2) a summary of the current status of the
states’ herpetofauna; (3) checklists of the 12 amphibian and 17 reptile species
known to be native to the state; (4) dichotomous keys for amphibian eggs,
larvae, and adults, and reptile adults; (5) accounts for native species which
map 4636 museum vouchers and 7003 observation records in distribution maps,
list the earliest literature and voucher records, list the maximum elevation
records, and list voucher specimens by county of collection; (6) accounts for 7
species or subspecies which are possibly native to the state, but which
currently lack adequate documentation; (7) accounts for 13 species or
subspecies which have been reported as exotic in the state; (8) a bibliographic
index for 508 abstracts, unpublished reports, theses, dissertations, and
published articles containing information on species in Montana and Yellowstone
National Park; (9) a form for reporting much needed observations of amphibians
and reptiles; and (10) protocols for preventing the spread of fungal and viral
pathogens.
Cost to members $10 (US); non-members ($12); please add $2 for shipping.
Copies may be ordered from the society's treasurer. Send payment (in US dollars) to
Treasurer, SNVB
P.O. Box 22313
Seattle, WA 98122
