Amphibians of North Africa is a comprehensive compilation of available data on the amphibians found in various ecosystems across North Africa and parts of the Mediterranean region. The first of its kind, this book is essential to identifying and understanding the ecological role of regional batrachofauna and its conservational importance. This book examines the biological origins and diversify of amphibians In North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia), going on to explore the diverse ecosystems these animals inhabit in the region, including deserts, grasslands, mountains, and islands. It features detailed descriptions of the adult and larval stages of species such as the North African Fire Salamander, Edough Newt, Tiznit Toad, Moroccan Midwife Toad, Nile Valley Toad, and Subdesert Toad. Amphibians of North Africa is a vital resource for herpetology and ecology students, researchers, and naturalist to help identify, understand, and conserve these amphibians In their various habitats across the North African and Mediterranean regions. Additionally, this book exemplifies the importance of amphibian protection from habitat loss and destruction worldwide. Key Features, The only book on research and species recognition of North African and Mediterranean amphibians in all life phases, Provides novel, iconographic material about little-known species, Features helpful visuals including ink drawings, photographs of adults and larvae, habitat photographs, and distributional maps, The book has extensively illustrated identification keys of larvae, tadpoles, and adults, The bulk of the book consists of detailed accounts of the species, each one includes etymology, synonyms, type specimen, systematic and geographical variation, fossil record, eggs description, larvae description, adult description, range and habitats, natural history, and conservation Book jacket.