On November 25th, at 9 PM, the Municipal Library of Estarreja will host the public presentation session of the “Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of BioRia.” This event will feature the authors Ivo Santos, Alexandre Azevedo, Fernando Correia, and Victor Bandeira (CESAM/DBIO).
The guide, published by BioRia in collaboration with the Municipality of Estarreja and CESAM/DBIO of the University of Aveiro, highlights the amphibians and reptiles that inhabit the region and represents BioRia’s third publication, following the field guides to the Mammals and Flora of Baixo Vouga Lagunar.
Aiming to facilitate the identification of amphibians and reptiles and to dispel negative myths associated with these animals, the guide encompasses various species, including the Iberian frog, the orange-bellied newt, and the Lusitanian salamander, all of which are threatened and endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.
In addition to information about characteristics and habitats, the guide includes photographs, illustrations, and distribution maps, thereby contributing to scientific knowledge and the conservation of the region’s natural heritage.
For more information: Municipality of Estarreja.