Geographical Distributions and Taxonomical States of Telescopus fallax (Fleischman, 1831) and Vipera barani Böhme-Joger, 1983

Authors: İBRAHİM BARAN, YUSUF KUMLUTAŞ, ÇETİN ILGAZ, FATMA İRET

Abstract: Taxonomical states and the distribution of 40 Telescopus fallax specimens collected from various regions of Turkey over the past 35 years were evaluated. Information relating to a female Vipera barani and its 2 male juveniles, which were collected 35 km south of the provincial capital Adapazarı is presented. Biological information regarding the latter species is provided for the first time.

Keywords: Telescopus fallax, Vipera barani, distribution, taxonomy

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