Title of article
Road mortality of amphibians and reptiles in the Anatolian part of Turkey
Author/Authors
TOK, Cemal Varol Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Faculty of Science and Literature - Department of Biology, TURKEY , AYAZ, Dinçer Ege University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, Zoology Section, TURKEY , ÇIÇEK, Kerim Ege University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, Zoology Section, TURKEY
From page
851
To page
857
Abstract
The amphibian and reptile specimens, crushed due to vehicle traffic, were recorded during herpetological trips to various regions of Anatolia between 2005 and 2009. In total, 183 individuals were detected, representing 28 species from 4 amphibian [Salamandridae (1), Ranidae (3), Bufonidae (2), and Hylidae (2)], 3 turtle [Testudinidae (1), Emydidae (1), and Geoemydidae (2)], 3 lizard [Agamidae (1), Anguidae (2), and Lacertidae (5)] and 2 snake [Colubridae (6) and Viperidae (2)] families. The measures required for decreasing herpetofaunal mortalities due to traffic are emphasized.
Keywords
Road mortality , amphibians , reptiles , Turkey
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Record number
2528406
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