Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region - California Natural History Guides No. 89With its varied topography of coast, mountains, and desert, the San Diego region, considered one of the worlds biodiversity hotspots, boasts a rich variety of amphibians and reptilesfrom the arboreal salamander to the green sea turtle to the secretive San Diego banded gecko and the red diamond rattlesnake. More than a field guide, this up to date, authoritative, conservation oriented book is the first comprehensive resource on the herpetofauna of the