Naslov
Characteristics of the Balkan Terrapin population from Konavle field

Autori
Štih, Ana ; Burić, Ivona

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Zbornik sažetaka (Hrvatski biološki kongres s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem / Klobučar, Goran ; Kopjar, Nevenka ; Udovič Gligora, Marija ; Lukša, Žaklin ; Jelić, Dušan - Zagreb : Hrvatsko biološko društvo, 2015, 80-80

Skup
12. Hrvatski biološki kongres s međunarodnim sudjelovanjem

Mjesto i datum
Sveti Martin na Muri, Hrvatska, 18.09.2015. - 23.09.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
Konavle ; population studies ; freshwater turtle

Sažetak
The territory of Croatia is inhabited by two species of freshwater turtles: the Balkan Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata) and the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis). Unlike the European Pond Turtle, which is widespread throughout the whole country, the Balkan Terrapin is present only in the far south which also represents the southwestern edge of the species range. In Croatia it occurs in three, small geographically isolated populations and is one of the most endangered reptile species in the country. During 2013 we started the population studies on the Balkan Terrapin in the area of Konavle field in order to collect basic information about ecology and population biology of the Balkan Terrapin. Studies were carried out on a 2000 by 500 m polygon field using capture/mark/recapture method. Population size and density, age and sex structure of the population from the Konavle field was estimated for the first time. Some parts of the water channel, used by the Balkan Terrapin, were recently concreted, and thus represents significant threat not just to the Balkan Terrapin but also to all other amphibian and reptile species which are using channels as permanent or temporary habitats. Data collected on population biology and ecology will significantly contribute to the knowledge of the Balkan Terrapin in Croatia and will ensure its long-term existence and protection.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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