Peter Heimes now is the first to present in this book accounts of all 237 species of iguanian
lizard species known from Mexico including distribution maps and photographs. The impressive
list of names in the acknowledgement chapter shows that many if not all Mexican present-day
herpetologists contributed to this book with their knowledge. All this makes this book a true
milestone publication. It is hoped that it will form a solid basis for future research on open
questions and especially on species which are still poorly known. May it also be of practical
use for all those who dedicate their time and concern to the conservation of the threatened
species of lizards in Mexico.
