South African Frogs: A Complete Guide by N. I. Passmore and V. C. Carruthers

South African Frogs: A Complete Guide by N. I. Passmore and V. C. Carruthers is a comprehensive reference to the frogs of South Africa, combining scientific information with detailed identification material for naturalists, herpetologists and wildlife enthusiasts. This revised edition was published in 1995 by Southern Book Publishers in association with the Witwatersrand University Press and runs to 322 pages.

South African Frogs: A Complete Guide upon the authors’ earlier work on South African amphibians and represents an important reference point in the study of the country’s frog fauna. Passmore and Carruthers were established figures in southern African herpetology, and their research contributed substantially to the identification, distribution and biology of local amphibian species. The 1995 revised edition is still cited in modern biodiversity literature and species assessments.

A particularly useful feature is the combination of species accounts, colour photography and distribution maps. Individual species are accompanied by visual material designed to assist with identification, while the maps provide valuable geographical context for understanding where different frogs occur across South Africa.

South African Frogs: A Complete Guide is therefore much more than a simple photographic survey. It offers an accessible introduction to South African amphibian diversity while retaining considerable value as a serious natural-history reference. It is especially relevant to readers interested in frogs, wetlands, conservation, zoology and the distinctive biodiversity of southern Africa.

For collectors, naturalists and anyone with an interest in the country’s remarkable amphibian fauna, South African Frogs: A Complete Guide remains a desirable and substantial reference work, combining authoritative authorship, detailed species information and strong visual identification material in a landmark South African herpetological publication.

Condition: Near Fine – Light shelf wear on dust jacket.