Herpetofauna of Vietnam
by Nguyen Van Sang, Ho Thu Cuc, Nguyen Quang Truong
This expanded hardcover reprint brings back the definitive Frankfurt am Main 2008/2009 edition in a substantially updated December 2025 release. Spanning 816 pages and featuring 709 high-quality photographs, illustrations, and color distribution maps, the volume offers an authoritative and visually rich treatment of Vietnam’s amphibians and reptiles.
The book opens with a foreword by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhme and includes a dedicated chapter on the history of herpetology in Vietnam by Prof. Dr. Kraig Adler, providing valuable historical and scientific context. The current edition has been significantly enhanced with an updated checklist of amphibians and reptiles recorded from Vietnam, compiled by Dr. Patrick David, ensuring the taxonomy and species coverage reflect modern research. In addition, the book incorporates images of several species described after 2009, making this edition particularly relevant for contemporary study.
Designed for professional herpetologists, researchers, conservationists, and serious natural history enthusiasts, this comprehensive reference stands as one of the most complete and up-to-date works on Vietnam’s herpetofauna, combining scholarly depth with exceptional photographic documentation.
Order your copy today and add this definitive reference on Vietnam’s amphibians and reptiles to your library.
