Herpetofauna of the Lake District around Burdur

Key Findings & Data:A total of 21 amphibian and reptile species were identified, consisting of two anurans, two turtles, one tortoise, seven lizards, and nine snakes.

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Conclusion & Impact:A zoogeographical assessment was also carried out in which the chorotypes and the IUCN criteria of the species were added.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Burdur · Lake District · herpetofauna

Abstract

This study investigated the amphibian and reptilian fauna of the Lake District around Burdur, Turkey. A total of 21 amphibian and reptile species were identified, consisting of two anurans, two turtles, one tortoise, seven lizards, and nine snakes. A zoogeographical assessment was also carried out in which the chorotypes and the IUCN criteria of the species were added.

Özet

This study investigated the amphibian and reptilian fauna of the Lake District around Burdur, Turkey. A total of 21 amphibian and reptile species were identified, consisting of two anurans, two turtles, one tortoise, seven lizards, and nine snakes. A zoogeographical assessment was also carried out in which the chorotypes and the IUCN criteria of the species were added.

Keywords

Burdur Lake District herpetofauna Amphibia Reptilia chorotype zoogeography

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EGE, O., YAKIN, B. Y., TOK, C. V. (2015). Herpetofauna of the Lake District around Burdur. Turkish Journal of Zoology, Cilt: 39 - Sayı: 6, 1164–1168. https://ajindex.com/articles/177340

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