Outlines the nature and some key elements of the amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal faunas of this central and southern Papua New Guinea catchment area, indicating a high diversity in all groups and noting a degree of endemism unusually high given the relatively recent geological origin of the island. Altitudinal zonation is apparent for many species. -P.J.Jarvis
CITATION STYLE
Pernetta, J. C. (1983). The wildlife of the Purari catchment. The Purari, 253–268. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7263-6_13
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.