Taxonomycal studies on the populations of lacerta viridis (sauria: Lacertidae) in black sea region Karadeniz Bölgesi Lacerta viridis (Sauria: Lacertidae) Populasyonlan Uzerinde Taksonomik Araştirmalar
Turkish Journal of Zoology, vol.20, no.SUPPL., pp.223-247, 1996 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20 Issue: SUPPL.
- Publication Date: 1996
- Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.223-247
- Keywords: Black Sea Region, Lacerta viridis, Taxonomy, Turkey
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, a total of 333 L. viridis specimens. 114 ♂ ♂ 144 ♀♀, 56 Subadult and 19 Juveniles, collected from Black Sea region of Anatolia were examined .These specimens collected from 8 different regions (Adapazan, Bolu, Zonguldak, Kastamonu, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun) were considered according to their morphological characters, habitat features, geographical distribution and taxonomical status. As a result of this study, of the 3 subspecies given previously from the Black Sea Region, only the presence of L viridis meridionalis is confirmed. © TÜBITAK.