Evaluation of The Reptilian Fauna in Amasya Province, Turkey with New Locality Records
Abstract
The present study investigated the reptilian fauna in Amasya Province, Turkey. Reptile species
were identified from collections made during field studies or recorded in literature, with some
new locality records obtained. Field studies were undertaken over two consecutive years (2016
and 2017). Two lacertid species, one skink species, two colubrid species and one viper species
were officially recorded for the first time or their information was updated. In addition to
species locality records, chorotypical and habitat selection were also assessed and the
International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species criteria
included. Data on the distribution and locality information for each taxon is also provided. Our
findings demonstrate that Amasya might be an ecotone zone between the Mediterranean,
Caucasian, and European ecosystems. Although there are some concerns for the sustainable
dynamics of reptilian fauna, relatively rich and different European nature information system
habitat types provide basic survival conditions for reptilian fauna in the province.
URI
https://app.trdizin.gov.tr/publication/paper/detail/TXpJME1EZ3lNZz09http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12481/3881
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