Field Guide to the Mammals of Ecuador

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Ecuador is the most comprehensive work on Ecuadorian mammals in the history of the country. This first English edition, (a translation of the second Spanish edition) describes 435 native species, including those from the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuadorian Antarctic Zone. The text gives information on field marks (measurements, colour patterns, and anatomical features), natural history (ecology, biology, and behaviour), distribution and habitat (accompanied by more than 380 distribution maps), present status (condition, abundance, and presence in protected areas), and local names (general as well as those used by 15 different indigenous groups in Ecuador). It also includes 620 colour photographs displayed in 182 plates. In addition, a guide to animal tracks and selected references are included. The work will undoubtedly be of use to scientists, naturalists, and students alike, as well as to anyone with an interest in Ecuadorian fauna.