Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains
The amphibian and reptile species inhabiting the Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains have not been thoroughly studied yet. From 2013 to 2018, a comprehensive field study effort documented a total of 20 species, comprising eight amphibian species and 12 reptile species. Based on Sorensen's coefficient o...
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| author | Ćirković Glorija Ž. Ajtić Rastko D. |
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| description | The amphibian and reptile species inhabiting the Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains have not been thoroughly studied yet. From 2013 to 2018, a comprehensive field study effort documented a total of 20 species, comprising eight amphibian species and 12 reptile species. Based on Sorensen's coefficient of similarity, this area closely resembles other locations in the Republic of Serbia. The presence of species was determined through direct observation of adult or larval forms, identification of distinctive markings, and the detection of clusters of deposited eggs or larvae. The majority of documented amphibian and reptile species are subject to severe protection under national laws, mostly due to various anthropogenic influences that contribute to their declining populations. The results given are preliminary, although they make a substantial contribution to the understanding of the local fauna. Additional field research must be conducted, and a system of active monitoring should be implemented. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4282ead944fc4e4dbd71bb3bff1e93fd2025-08-20T02:44:19ZengUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of ScienceKragujevac Journal of Science1450-96362466-55092024-01-0146117918610.5937/KgJSci2401179C1450-96362401179QExploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške MountainsĆirković Glorija Ž.0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8817-0738Ajtić Rastko D.1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3017-2332University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Kragujevac, SerbiaUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Kragujevac, SerbiaThe amphibian and reptile species inhabiting the Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains have not been thoroughly studied yet. From 2013 to 2018, a comprehensive field study effort documented a total of 20 species, comprising eight amphibian species and 12 reptile species. Based on Sorensen's coefficient of similarity, this area closely resembles other locations in the Republic of Serbia. The presence of species was determined through direct observation of adult or larval forms, identification of distinctive markings, and the detection of clusters of deposited eggs or larvae. The majority of documented amphibian and reptile species are subject to severe protection under national laws, mostly due to various anthropogenic influences that contribute to their declining populations. The results given are preliminary, although they make a substantial contribution to the understanding of the local fauna. Additional field research must be conducted, and a system of active monitoring should be implemented.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1450-9636/2024/1450-96362401179Q.pdfmojstirsko-draške mountainsamphibiansreptilessimilarity coefficient |
| spellingShingle | Ćirković Glorija Ž. Ajtić Rastko D. Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains Kragujevac Journal of Science mojstirsko-draške mountains amphibians reptiles similarity coefficient |
| title | Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains |
| title_full | Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains |
| title_short | Exploring the batracho-and herpetofauna richness of Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains |
| title_sort | exploring the batracho and herpetofauna richness of mojstirsko draske mountains |
| topic | mojstirsko-draške mountains amphibians reptiles similarity coefficient |
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