Alien reptiles and amphibians
Subtitle: a scientific compendium and analysis
By: Fred Kraus
Series: Invading nature : Springer series in invasion ecology -- v. 4; Invading nature : Springer series in invasion ecology -- v. 4.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Number of pages: 563
ISBN-13: 9781402089459; 9781402089466
Subjects: Introduced reptiles; Control; Introduced amphibians
Description: "The conservation threat posed by invasive alien species has become well-recognized over the past two decades, even as the problem continues to increase rapidly in scope. Research and management attention to this issue has, however, been taxonomically biased toward groups having large, obvious impacts, and the invasive potential of other organisms with subtle or cryptic impacts remains largely unassessed. Alien reptiles and amphibians, although providing a few of the better-known examples of severe invasion impacts, have never been scientifically assessed as a group for their potential invasiveness. This book examines the means by which alien reptiles and amphibians are transported by humans; surveys their ecological, evolutionary, economic, and health impacts; reviews the management responses taken against them; and summarizes the immediate research and management efforts needed to mitigate the threat posed by these organisms. It also provides a comprehensive database of herpetofaunal introductions worldwide and a bibliography of supporting literature; the database is also provided on CD-ROM so as to facilitate use of the data by researchers. The purpose of the book is to summarize our current understanding of herpetofaunal invasiveness and stimulate additional management and research activities needed to reduce the impacts of these species."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes CD-ROM.

Includes bibliographical references and index.