Amphibian and Reptile Diversity of Kahramanmaraş Province

However, Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758), Darevskia valentini (Boettger, 1892), Ablepharus chernovi Darevsky, 1953, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Linnaeus, 1758), Parvilacerta parva (Boulenger, 1887), Anatololacerta pelasgiana (Mertens, 1959), Elaphe sauromates (Pallas, 1811) and Rhynchocalamus satunini (Nikolsky, 1899) were recorded for the first time from Kahramanmaraş.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, it was aimed to determine the amphibian and reptile species distributed in Kahramanmaraş province.

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Key Findings & Data:Between the years 2016-2018, a total of 52 species (6 amphibians, 4 turtles, 21 lizards and 21 snakes species) belonging to 20 families were determined in Kahramanmaraş province during field surveys conducted at 451 localities.

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Conclusion & Impact:However, Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758), Darevskia valentini (Boettger, 1892), Ablepharus chernovi Darevsky, 1953, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Linnaeus, 1758), Parvilacerta parva (Boulenger, 1887), Anatololacerta pelasgiana (Mertens, 1959), Elaphe sauromates (Pallas, 1811) and Rhynchocalamus satunini (Nikolsky, 1899) were recorded for the first time from Kahramanmaraş.

🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study

📍Scope:2016-2018 Verileri

⚙️Variables:herpetofauna · biyoçeşitlilik · dağılış

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine the amphibian and reptile species distributed in Kahramanmaraş province. Between the years 2016-2018, a total of 52 species (6 amphibians, 4 turtles, 21 lizards and 21 snakes species) belonging to 20 families were determined in Kahramanmaraş province during field surveys conducted at 451 localities. The records and their locations are presented in a map and a table. However, Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758), Darevskia valentini (Boettger, 1892), Ablepharus chernovi Darevsky, 1953, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Linnaeus, 1758), Parvilacerta parva (Boulenger, 1887), Anatololacerta pelasgiana (Mertens, 1959), Elaphe sauromates (Pallas, 1811) and Rhynchocalamus satunini (Nikolsky, 1899) were recorded for the first time from Kahramanmaraş.

Özet

Bu çalışmada, Kahramanmaraş’ta dağılış gösteren kurbağa ve sürüngen türlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. 2016-2018 yılları arasında, 451 lokalitede gerçekleştirilen çalışmalar sonucu toplamda 20 aileye ait 52 tür (6 kurbağa, 4 kaplumbağa, 21 kertenkele ve 21 yılan türü) tespit edilmiştir. Kayıtlar ve lokaliteleri harita ve tablo olarak sunulmuştur. Bu çalışma ile Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758), Darevskia valentini (Boettger, 1892), Ablepharus chernovi Darevsky, 1953, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Linnaeus, 1758), Parvilacerta parva (Boulenger, 1887), Anatololacerta pelasgiana (Mertens, 1959), Elaphe sauromates (Pallas, 1811) ve Rhynchocalamus satunini (Nikolsky, 1899) türleri Kahramanmaraş için ilk kez kayıt edilmiştir.

Keywords

herpetofauna biyoçeşitlilik dağılış yeni kayıt Kahramanmaraş biodiversity distribution new record

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Cite This Article

YALÇINKAYA, D., YILDIZ, M. Z., SAMİ, E., BOZKURT, M. A., ÜÇEŞ, F., ÖZCAN, A. (2022). Amphibian and Reptile Diversity of Kahramanmaraş Province. Biyolojik Çeşitlilik ve Koruma, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 10–21. https://ajindex.com/articles/902968

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