Hodge, Karim V. D., Ellen J. Censky and Robert Powell. 2003. The Reptiles and Amphibians of Anguilla, British West Indies. Anguilla National Trust, 72 p. PB. $15.00
This book about Anguilla's reptiles and amphibians is the second guide to the nation's natural environment. The first, published in 1998, also by the Anguilla National Trust, addressed the country's wetlands. Both serve to foster an appreciation of Anguilla's fragile natural resources and enhance awareness of conservation issues that continue to affect the development of the island. In addition, specific information is provided about a very important component of the Anguillian fauna with hopes that this guide encourages readers to enjoy their encounters with reptiles and amphibians
An overview of the Anguillian Archipelago, reptile and amphibians generally, and relevant conservation issues preceeds accounts of all species known to occur on any of Anguilla's islands. the species accounts provide illustrations of each species, information about their distributions and origins, how to identify them, notes on their biology, and comments on their conservation status. At the end of the book, a selected bibliography of references pertinent to Anguilla's reptiles and amphibians is provided for those readers who might seek more information.
Covers 23 species, including two introduces species. Well illustrated in full color.
