A new subspecies of Lyciasalamandra flavimembris (Urodela: Salamandridae) from Muğla, southwestern Turkey

Authors: NAZAN ÜZÜM, AZİZ AVCI, EMİN BOZKURT, KURTULUŞ OLGUN

Abstract: A new Lycian salamander subspecies, Lyciasalamandra flavimembris ilgazi subsp. nov., is described from southwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It differs from nominate subspecies by its characteristic color pattern, especially the ground color of the dorsum, tail, upper eyelids, and limbs. Its distribution is limited to the type locality (Kötekli, Muğla Province, Turkey).

Keywords: Lyciasalamandra flavimembris ilgazi subsp. nov., Urodela, Turkey, new subspecies

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