Amphibians and Reptiles of the Peloponnese
by Philippos Katiyiannis and Elias Tzoras
The Peloponnese region of Greece offers an exceptional case study in reptile biogeography. Its intricate topography, varied climate, and diverse habitats have shaped complex evolutionary patterns, resulting in extraordinary species richness and high levels of endemism. Nowhere else in Europe does such a relatively small peninsula host such remarkable diversity and abundance of both reptiles and amphibians.
512 pages, 461 color photos, 48 color distribution maps
