The Herpetofauna of Poorly Known Tunceli Province (Turkey)

Aziz Avcı, Nazan Üzüm, Emin Bozkurt, Kurtuluş Olgun

Abstract


In this study, 10 families from 21 genera, including 23 amphibian and reptile species (2 urodels, 3 anurans, 1 tortoise, 6 lizards, and 11 snakes) were recorded in 27 different localities in research area. Rana macrocnemis, Eumeces schneideri, Heremites auratus, Telescopus fallax, and Zamenis hohenackeri were recorded in Tunceli Province for the first time, representing a considerable range extension for these species. These species are thought to make contribution to our knowledge of the Turkish herpetofauna. In addition, a chorotype classification of the species determined in the study area is also given.

Keywords


distribution; Herpetofauna; chorotype; Tunceli; Turkey

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30906/1026-2296-2018-25-1-17-24

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