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Contribution to the Knowledge on Amphibians and Reptiles of North-western Croatia

The amphibian and reptile fauna of North-western Croatia was never systematically surveyed and knowledge of it is incomplete. In 2008–2015, we conducted a detailed survey of the region and recorded 17 amphibian species (85% of all species in Croatia) and 13 reptile species (33% of all reptile species in Croatia). We recorded all typical and widespread species of amphibians and reptiles expected to occur the relatively well-preserved habitats in this area. Further, we also present data on some rare species such as Vipera berus and Zootoca vivipara as well as on species included in the Natura 2000 network: Triturus carnifex, T. dobrogicus, Bombina bombina, B. variegata and Emys orbicularis. The surprising species richness of the studied area, which is under high anthropogenic pressure, establishes a good foundations for further protection and management of amphibians and reptiles.

Amphibia; Reptilia; species inventory; Natura 2000

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