A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo

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This item will be released October 1, 2025.
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A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo
RM210.00

Book Summary
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo is a fully comprehensive guide to the 321 species of reptile recorded from Borneo, covering crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. With photographs from the author and other top nature photographers, each species is illustrated and mapped.

What the Guide Covers
  • All 321 crocodile, turtle, lizard and snake species of Borneo
  • Photographs from the author and other top nature photographers
  • Species illustrations and maps
  • Common English names, scientific names, and vernacular names in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Maximum size and identifying features for each species
  • Habitat details and conservation status

Additional Content
  • General introduction with Borneo’s geology, climate and vegetation
  • Topography sections for crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes
  • Treatment information for snake envenomation
  • Glossary of technical terms
  • Introduction to each reptile family
  • Dichotomous keys for identification
  • Current checklist of Borneo reptiles and reading list

Species Information
For each species, the guide provides:

  • Common English name
  • Current scientific name
  • Vernacular name in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Maximum size
  • Identification features
  • Habitat and behaviour details
  • Distribution map for Borneo
  • Distribution details including outside the island
  • Current IUCN Red List Category

Key Features
  • Easy-to-use identification guide covering all 321 species
  • Identification keys to species and distributional maps
  • Overview of snake-bite and venom nature with antivenom serum sources
  • Abbreviations and conventions explained
  • Current checklist and reading list included

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo is a fully comprehensive guide to the 321 species of reptile recorded from Borneo, covering crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. With photographs from the author and other top nature photographers, each species is illustrated and mapped.

The general introduction includes details of Borneo’s geology, climate and vegetation; abbreviations and conventions, the topography of crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes, a section on treatment for snake envenomation, and a glossary of technical terms. There is an introduction to each family as well as dichotomous keys as a quick aid to identification. The species descriptions include the common English name, the current scientific name, the vernacular name in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia, size, identification features, details of habitat and behaviour, a distribution map for Borneo and distribution details including outside the island, plus the current IUCN Red List Category.

Additional information

Pages

376

Author