A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia has been the most comprehensive
field guide available on the subject since the first edition was published
in 2003. As new species are discovered, known ranges extended and higher
quality images become available, updated editions of the book have been
written to reflect these changes. This new edition adds 92 reptile species,
mostly comprising new descriptions since the publication of the fifth
edition, plus 10 species that come with the inclusion of Christmas Island
and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This sixth edition of the book includes
images, descriptions and maps for all 1,109 species of Australian reptiles
described up until the end of June 2020. Some of these are pictured in life
for the first time, and many are represented by several images to depict
geographical and sexual differences. The book features easy-to-use
diagnostic illustrations to explain anatomical features, a comprehensive
glossary, and the more significant reptile habitats are pictured. Each
species has a clear and concise text description to aid identification,
with diagnostic differences from confusion species given in bold font. Each
species has a distribution map and image(s) on the facing page. For ease of
use there are indexes to scientific and common names. Designed as a field
guide, with a sturdy plastic cover and compact layout, the target
readership for this book is anyone with an interest in reptiles, whether
scientists or amateurs. It is regarded as the standard reference guide for
professionals working in the field and is also popular with general
naturalists.