This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the threats to reptiles, types of habitat, anatomy of reptiles, & details of orders & families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, & its global IUCN status.