Written by longtime DEM natural heritage biologist Christopher Raithel, the book provides meticulous accounts of the state's native frogs, toads, and salamanders and their respective habitats, and includes crisp, vivid photography depicting the amphibians' multiple life stages.
Amphibians of Rhode Island combines an exhaustive search of the historical record and four decades of Raithel's intense personal study to present complete information on the statewide distribution, demography, seasonal movement, reproduction and development, research needs, and conservation status of each species.
One chapter is devoted entirely to conservation, detailing the threats faced by amphibians and the actions needed to safeguard them.
Raithel enjoyed a distinguished, 40-year career in DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife, where he served as the state endangered species biologist, herpetologist, and non-game bird biologist.
Amphibians of Rhode Island is a resource for scientists, students, and nature lovers. Published by DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife, the book is priced at $20 including tax.
Amphibians of Rhode Island may be purchased in person at the DEM Office of Boat Registration and Licensing in Providence by cash, check, money order, or credit card (credit card requires an extra fee) and at the Division of Fish and Wildlife Field Headquarters in West Kingston, by check or money order only.
The book can also be ordered online from: http://www.dem.ri.gov/bookorder.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and State Wildlife Grants Program provided funding for the book. All revenue generated by its sale will be directed toward wildlife conservation via the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Rhode Island is home to 18 species of amphibians. The eastern spadefoot toad and northern leopard frog are species of concern in the state.
source: Department of Environmental Management
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