Amphibians and Reptiles of Moldavia: Additions and Corrections, with a List of Species

Leo J. Borkin, Spartak N. Litvinchuk, Jury M. Rosanov

Abstract


The hybrid Rana esculenta (diploid) is first recorded for Moldavia. Bombina variegata was previously confused with B. bombina, as well as Rana dalmatina was confused with the long-legged R. arvalis. The first confirmed locality of Lacerta vivipara is given. The occurrence of Eremias arguta in Moldavia is mentioned. The check-list of 12 species of amphibians and 15 species of reptiles of Moldavia is published.

Keywords


Bombina; Rana esculenta complex; Rana dalmatina; Lacerta vivipara; Eremias arguta; genome size; check-list; Moldavia

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