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This colour handbook describes 111 species of amphibians known in Sichuan at present, including 3 new species and 3 introduced. All are classified into 3 genera, 10 families and 2 orders with 56 species having their type localities in Sichuan.The book is divided into 2 parts. The first one presents a general introduction outlining the natural conditions, research on amphibians, characteristics of fauna, ecological types of species, production of resources, description, taxonomy and measurement of the amphibians in Sichuan. The second includes appraisal if genera, families and orders, with keys to the adults, tadpoles and eggs. Each species possesses a written description with Chinese name, Latin name, English name, morphological description, biological date, geographic distribution and protection grades, as well as colour drawings, photographs, and ink line drawings.
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