Mammals of the Neotropics, Volume Three: The Central Neotropics: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil.

Provides a survey and synthesis of current knowledge of more than 650 species of land and marine mammals found in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. Chapters present not only up-to-date taxonomic information but also ecological and behavioural characteristics, conservation status, and distribution maps for most species. The illustrations by Fiona Reid are superb. New to this volume are chapters on the fossil record of the region and on its current biodiversity and biogeography.