Journals / Turkish Journal of Zoology / 2014 / Cilt: 38 - Sayı: 1

The herpetofauna of Madran Mountain (Aydın, Turkey)

Pages
108–113
DOI
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Abstract

This study investigates amphibian and reptile species of Madran Mountain. Specimens were collected in September 2011 and April and May 2012. A total of 23 species (3 amphibians and 20 reptiles) were determined. These species are thought to contribute to our knowledge of the Turkish herpetofauna. In addition, a chorotype classification of the species determined on Madran Mountain is given.

Özet

This study investigates amphibian and reptile species of Madran Mountain. Specimens were collected in September 2011 and April and May 2012. A total of 23 species (3 amphibians and 20 reptiles) were determined. These species are thought to contribute to our knowledge of the Turkish herpetofauna. In addition, a chorotype classification of the species determined on Madran Mountain is given.

Keywords: Key words: Madran Mountain, herpetofauna, amphibians, reptiles, Aydın