Herpetology (Reptiles and Frogs) Collection

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The Herpetology collection contains specimens of reptiles and frogs from throughout Australia and South-East Asia but predominantly Western Australia. The majority of the collection is preserved in alcohol but some dried and skeletal material is also maintained. The collection is used largely for research and reference but also serves a vital role in public education through museum exhibitions. New and exciting discoveries within the collection continue to be made every year.

Number of items Approx 172,000

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Please view the Terrestrial Zoology department guidelines for donation.

Guidelines for identification

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Collection contact

Dr Paul Doughty
Curator
Phone: (08) 9212 3826
paul.doughty@museum.wa.gov.au

Claire Stevenson
Technical Officer
Phone: (08) 9212 3791
claire.stevenson@museum.wa.gov.au

Linette Umbrello
Technical Officer
Phone: (08) 9212 3754
linette.umbrello@museum.wa.gov.au