The new localities for Rana bedriagae caralitana Arikan, 1988 (Anura: Ranidae) in the West Mediterranean region

Thirty adult (16 ♂♂ 14 ♀♀) Rana bedriagae caralitana specimens were investigated morphologically. According to results of the morphological analysis, the Kirkgöz (Antalya). Taşkesiǧi (Korkuteli/Antalya) and Girdev Plateau (Elmali/Antalya) populations were included in Rana bedriagae caralitana. Furthermore, the distribution range of R. b. caralitana was extended to the northern part of the west Mediterranean Region

On some lizard species of the Western Taurus Range

A total of 282 specimens belonging to 13 lizard species from the Western Taurus Range were investigated. Morphological and biological data as well as missing pieces of information about the species were sought to be completed with the addition of a large number of new localities. Moreover, the data obtained were compared with those in the relevant literature in an attempt to shed light on the taxonomical status of the species. © TÜBITAK

A revision of population designation and geographic distribution of the lycian salamander mertensiella luschani (steindachner, 1891)

Nine subspecies of the viviparous Lycian Salamander Mertensiella luschani live along the coast of southwestern and southern Turkey and on some islands (e.g. Kastellorizon, Meis, Kekova, and Carpathos). The species is locally very common. We describe seven new localities and add precise co-ordinates for most known populations. Existing confusion in the literature regarding locality names is discussed. Two type localities are re-defined. The actual and potential distribution of the species is analysed from ecological data. The range of M. luschani is restricted to karstic limestone with precipitation exceeding 800 mm annual rainfall. Most localities are below 500 m a.s.l., with a maximum of up to 1340 m a.s.l. The typical habitat of the species is pine forest on northerly exposed slopes. © 2001 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC