The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México

The work offers a detailed survey of the amphibians and reptiles that call the rugged state of Michoacán home. Drawing on several expeditions that began in the early 1950s, the author combines fresh field collections with careful examination of museum specimens to map out which species occupy the Sierra de Coalcomán, the Tepalcatepec Valley and surrounding ranges. The introduction frames the region as a previously understudied corner of Mexico, explaining why these new data are needed to complete the broader picture of North American herpetofauna.

Organized around the natural landscape, the volume presents an annotated list of every known amphibian, salamander, frog, turtle, lizard and snake found in the state, accompanied by concise descriptions, photographs and distribution notes. A gazetteer of collecting localities and a discussion of lingering taxonomic puzzles give researchers practical reference points. Readers gain both a clear inventory of Michoacán’s herpetological diversity and insight into the early steps of a larger geographic and ecological analysis.