TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jelić, Dušan
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Čađenović, Natalija
AU  - Gvozdenović Nikolić, Slađana
AU  - Vujović, Ana
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Polović, Lidija
AU  - Mićanović, Andrijana
AU  - Krajnović, Marija
AU  - Blažević, Marina
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6558
PB  - Podgorica : Agencija za zaštitu životne sredine Crne Gore
T1  - Crvena lista vodozemaca i gmizavaca Crne Gore
T1  - Red list of Amphibians and Reptiles of Montenegro
SP  - 1
EP  - 43
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6558
ER  - 

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year = "2023",
publisher = "Podgorica : Agencija za zaštitu životne sredine Crne Gore",
title = "Crvena lista vodozemaca i gmizavaca Crne Gore, Red list of Amphibians and Reptiles of Montenegro",
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Jelić, D., Iković, V., Čađenović, N., Gvozdenović Nikolić, S., Vujović, A., Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Polović, L., Mićanović, A., Krajnović, M.,& Blažević, M.. (2023). Crvena lista vodozemaca i gmizavaca Crne Gore. 
Podgorica : Agencija za zaštitu životne sredine Crne Gore., 1-43.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6558

Jelić D, Iković V, Čađenović N, Gvozdenović Nikolić S, Vujović A, Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Polović L, Mićanović A, Krajnović M, Blažević M. Crvena lista vodozemaca i gmizavaca Crne Gore. 2023;:1-43.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6558 .

Jelić, Dušan, Iković, Vuk, Čađenović, Natalija, Gvozdenović Nikolić, Slađana, Vujović, Ana, Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Polović, Lidija, Mićanović, Andrijana, Krajnović, Marija, Blažević, Marina, "Crvena lista vodozemaca i gmizavaca Crne Gore" (2023):1-43,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6558 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Denoël, Mathieu
AU  - Ficetola, G. Francesco
AU  - Sillero, Neftali
AU  - Džukić, Georg
AU  - Kalezić, Miloš L.
AU  - Vukov, Tanja
AU  - Muhović, Irma
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Lejeune, Benjamin
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/ecm.1347
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3250
AB  - Eco‐cultural landscapes are assumed to be favorable environments for the persistence of biodiversity, but global change may affect differently their terrestrial and aquatic components. Few long‐term studies have examined how multiple, global change stressors may affect wetland biodiversity in such environments. Facultative paedomorphosis is a spectacular example of intra‐specific variation, in which biphasic (metamorphosing) amphibians coexist with fully aquatic conspecifics that do not metamorphose (paedomorphs). Paedomorphosis is seriously threatened by global change stressors, but it is unknown to what extent traditional management will allow its long‐term persistence. Here, we tested the effects of alien species introductions while taking into account land use and climate changes on the distribution of two polymorphic newt species (Ichthyosaura alpestris and Lissotriton graecus) in Montenegro by using a 68‐yr data set and Bayesian mixed models integrating complex spatial and temporal structures. We found that, despite the persistence of natural landscapes, metamorphs dramatically declined and paedomorphs were nearly extirpated, losing 99.9% of their aquatic area of occupancy and all the major populations. Fish introduction was the main determinant of decline for both phenotypes. Climate and the presence of crayfish further contributed to the decline of metamorphs, which started later and was less dramatic than that of paedomorphs. The near extinction of paedomorphosis on a country‐wide scale shows how invasive species determine broad‐scale impacts, which can be even stronger than other global change stressors, and underlines the need for immediate management actions to avoid the extinction of a unique developmental process, paedomorphosis.
T2  - Ecological Monographs
T1  - Traditionally managed landscapes do not prevent amphibian decline and the extinction of paedomorphosis
DO  - 10.1002/ecm.1347
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Denoël, Mathieu and Ficetola, G. Francesco and Sillero, Neftali and Džukić, Georg and Kalezić, Miloš L. and Vukov, Tanja and Muhović, Irma and Iković, Vuk and Lejeune, Benjamin",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Eco‐cultural landscapes are assumed to be favorable environments for the persistence of biodiversity, but global change may affect differently their terrestrial and aquatic components. Few long‐term studies have examined how multiple, global change stressors may affect wetland biodiversity in such environments. Facultative paedomorphosis is a spectacular example of intra‐specific variation, in which biphasic (metamorphosing) amphibians coexist with fully aquatic conspecifics that do not metamorphose (paedomorphs). Paedomorphosis is seriously threatened by global change stressors, but it is unknown to what extent traditional management will allow its long‐term persistence. Here, we tested the effects of alien species introductions while taking into account land use and climate changes on the distribution of two polymorphic newt species (Ichthyosaura alpestris and Lissotriton graecus) in Montenegro by using a 68‐yr data set and Bayesian mixed models integrating complex spatial and temporal structures. We found that, despite the persistence of natural landscapes, metamorphs dramatically declined and paedomorphs were nearly extirpated, losing 99.9% of their aquatic area of occupancy and all the major populations. Fish introduction was the main determinant of decline for both phenotypes. Climate and the presence of crayfish further contributed to the decline of metamorphs, which started later and was less dramatic than that of paedomorphs. The near extinction of paedomorphosis on a country‐wide scale shows how invasive species determine broad‐scale impacts, which can be even stronger than other global change stressors, and underlines the need for immediate management actions to avoid the extinction of a unique developmental process, paedomorphosis.",
journal = "Ecological Monographs",
title = "Traditionally managed landscapes do not prevent amphibian decline and the extinction of paedomorphosis",
doi = "10.1002/ecm.1347"
}

Denoël, M., Ficetola, G. F., Sillero, N., Džukić, G., Kalezić, M. L., Vukov, T., Muhović, I., Iković, V.,& Lejeune, B.. (2019). Traditionally managed landscapes do not prevent amphibian decline and the extinction of paedomorphosis. in Ecological Monographs.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ecm.1347

Denoël M, Ficetola GF, Sillero N, Džukić G, Kalezić ML, Vukov T, Muhović I, Iković V, Lejeune B. Traditionally managed landscapes do not prevent amphibian decline and the extinction of paedomorphosis. in Ecological Monographs. 2019;.
doi:10.1002/ecm.1347 .

Denoël, Mathieu, Ficetola, G. Francesco, Sillero, Neftali, Džukić, Georg, Kalezić, Miloš L., Vukov, Tanja, Muhović, Irma, Iković, Vuk, Lejeune, Benjamin, "Traditionally managed landscapes do not prevent amphibian decline and the extinction of paedomorphosis" in Ecological Monographs (2019),
https://doi.org/10.1002/ecm.1347 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Nikolić, Marko
AU  - Nikolić, Sonja
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Arsovski, Dragan
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Popović, Miloš
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=0354-46641900034G
UR  - http://www.serbiosoc.org.rs/arch/index.php/abs/article/view/4163
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3566
AB  - Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is among the conservation priorities in the European Union. Consequently, it is included in Annexes II and IV of the EU Habitats Directive, Annex II of the Bern Convention, and Annex II of the CITES Convention. Hermann’s tortoise conservation programs compile insights on the threats affecting population viability, along with factors shaping the species’ distribution. Serbian populations of the eastern subspecies (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) seem numerous and therefore prosperous, but recent population viability analyses revealed that they are susceptible to rapid demographic changes and/or habitat destruction. This implies the need for effective population monitoring and protection, as well as mapping and preservation of suitable habitats. In this paper we summarized current knowledge about the geographic distribution of Hermann’s tortoise in Serbia and modeled its ecological niche. Our results corroborate and uphold the known species’ distribution in Serbia. Most suitable habitats are situated in the lowland areas of eastern, central and southern Serbia, under semi-open habitats, such as pastures and shrubs, broadleaf forests, and all successional stages in between. The results provided in this paper should be considered in the selection and shaping of NATURA 2000 sites in Serbia.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation
IS  - 3
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.2298/ABS190406034G
SP  - 509
EP  - 516
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Golubović, Ana and Tomović, Ljiljana and Nikolić, Marko and Nikolić, Sonja and Anđelković, Marko and Arsovski, Dragan and Iković, Vuk and Gvozdenović, Slađana and Popović, Miloš",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is among the conservation priorities in the European Union. Consequently, it is included in Annexes II and IV of the EU Habitats Directive, Annex II of the Bern Convention, and Annex II of the CITES Convention. Hermann’s tortoise conservation programs compile insights on the threats affecting population viability, along with factors shaping the species’ distribution. Serbian populations of the eastern subspecies (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) seem numerous and therefore prosperous, but recent population viability analyses revealed that they are susceptible to rapid demographic changes and/or habitat destruction. This implies the need for effective population monitoring and protection, as well as mapping and preservation of suitable habitats. In this paper we summarized current knowledge about the geographic distribution of Hermann’s tortoise in Serbia and modeled its ecological niche. Our results corroborate and uphold the known species’ distribution in Serbia. Most suitable habitats are situated in the lowland areas of eastern, central and southern Serbia, under semi-open habitats, such as pastures and shrubs, broadleaf forests, and all successional stages in between. The results provided in this paper should be considered in the selection and shaping of NATURA 2000 sites in Serbia.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation",
number = "3",
volume = "71",
doi = "10.2298/ABS190406034G",
pages = "509-516"
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Golubović, A., Tomović, L., Nikolić, M., Nikolić, S., Anđelković, M., Arsovski, D., Iković, V., Gvozdenović, S.,& Popović, M.. (2019). Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation. in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71(3), 509-516.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190406034G

Golubović A, Tomović L, Nikolić M, Nikolić S, Anđelković M, Arsovski D, Iković V, Gvozdenović S, Popović M. Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2019;71(3):509-516.
doi:10.2298/ABS190406034G .

Golubović, Ana, Tomović, Ljiljana, Nikolić, Marko, Nikolić, Sonja, Anđelković, Marko, Arsovski, Dragan, Iković, Vuk, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Popović, Miloš, "Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71, no. 3 (2019):509-516,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190406034G . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5526
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly richcomposition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversitypatterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifyingareas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat lossand degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development makestudying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematizethe current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and ourpreviously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards inMontenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that elevenlacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additionalspecies may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of theirdistribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the mostdiverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity werealong the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partlyinfluenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border beinglargely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species compositioncompared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the mostdominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can beattributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region withits high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique speciescomposition are areas are of high conservation priority.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
C3  - 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
T1  - Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526
ER  - 

@conference{
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year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly richcomposition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversitypatterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifyingareas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat lossand degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development makestudying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematizethe current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and ourpreviously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards inMontenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that elevenlacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additionalspecies may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of theirdistribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the mostdiverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity werealong the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partlyinfluenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border beinglargely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species compositioncompared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the mostdominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can beattributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region withits high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique speciescomposition are areas are of high conservation priority.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade",
journal = "10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel",
title = "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526"
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Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel. 2018;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro" in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel (2018),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5525
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly rich
composition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversity
patterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifying
areas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat loss
and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development make
studying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematize
the current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and our
previously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards in
Montenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that eleven
lacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additional
species may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of their
distribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the most
diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity were
along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partly
influenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border being
largely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition
compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most
dominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can be
attributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,
heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region with
its high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique species
composition are areas are of high conservation priority.
PB  - Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel
C3  - Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
T1  - Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro
SP  - 66
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Ljubisavljević, Katarina and Tomović, Ljiljana and Urošević, Aleksandar and Gvozdenović, Slađana and Iković, Vuk and Zagora, Vernes and Labus, Nenad",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly rich
composition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversity
patterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifying
areas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat loss
and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development make
studying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematize
the current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and our
previously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards in
Montenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that eleven
lacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additional
species may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of their
distribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the most
diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity were
along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partly
influenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border being
largely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition
compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most
dominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can be
attributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,
heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region with
its high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique species
composition are areas are of high conservation priority.",
publisher = "Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel",
journal = "Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel",
title = "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro",
pages = "66",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525"
}

Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel., 66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel. 2018;:66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro" in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel (2018):66,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://www.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/view/21327
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3098
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been identified as an area with high diversity of herpetofauna. However, comprehensive studies of distribution and diversity patterns of reptiles on the country level are still missing. Such studies are essential in designating areas of special conservation importance and nature protection planning in a milieu of increased habitat loss and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism development in this small Mediterranean country. To make progress on this problem, we analyzed distribution and diversity patterns of the lizards in Montenegro using a large database consisting of literature data and our unpublished records. We found that fifteen lizard species inhabit Montenegro, and two additional species may be present. The lizards were most diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while low diversity was found predominantly along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The identified pattern of lizard diversity is at least partly influenced by sampling bias. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most dominant, represented by seven species. The great diversity of the lizard fauna of Montenegro can be attributed to its specific topographic position with great influence of Mediterranean climate, heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse physiogeographic features. High lizard species richness in the Maritime region and a unique species composition in the eastern subregion of Montenegro indicate that these areas are of high conservation interest.
T2  - Acta Herpetologica
T1  - Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro
IS  - 1
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327
SP  - 3
EP  - 11
ER  - 

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author = "Ljubisavljević, Katarina and Tomović, Ljiljana and Urošević, Aleksandar and Gvozdenović, Slađana and Iković, Vuk and Zagora, Vernes and Labus, Nenad",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been identified as an area with high diversity of herpetofauna. However, comprehensive studies of distribution and diversity patterns of reptiles on the country level are still missing. Such studies are essential in designating areas of special conservation importance and nature protection planning in a milieu of increased habitat loss and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism development in this small Mediterranean country. To make progress on this problem, we analyzed distribution and diversity patterns of the lizards in Montenegro using a large database consisting of literature data and our unpublished records. We found that fifteen lizard species inhabit Montenegro, and two additional species may be present. The lizards were most diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while low diversity was found predominantly along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The identified pattern of lizard diversity is at least partly influenced by sampling bias. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most dominant, represented by seven species. The great diversity of the lizard fauna of Montenegro can be attributed to its specific topographic position with great influence of Mediterranean climate, heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse physiogeographic features. High lizard species richness in the Maritime region and a unique species composition in the eastern subregion of Montenegro indicate that these areas are of high conservation interest.",
journal = "Acta Herpetologica",
title = "Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro",
number = "1",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327",
pages = "3-11"
}

Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro. in Acta Herpetologica, 13(1), 3-11.
https://doi.org/10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro. in Acta Herpetologica. 2018;13(1):3-11.
doi:10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro" in Acta Herpetologica, 13, no. 1 (2018):3-11,
https://doi.org/10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6379
AB  - We present the distribution of amphibians and reptiles in the Bjelopavlići
region (central Montenegro) based on our field work records and of literature data.
Twelve species of amphibians and 25 species of reptiles were recorded at 49
localities of which 57 % records has not been previously published. The greatest
diversity of batracho- and herpetofauna was recorded at sites in the river Zeta
plain. Our study provides the important information for assessments of diversity of
batracho- and herpetofauna of Montenegro and their conservation.
PB  - Belgrade: Natural History Museum
T2  - Bulletin of the Natural History Museum
T1  - Contribution to the knowledge of the batracho- and herpetofauna of the Bjelopavlići region (Montenegro)
VL  - 9
DO  - 10.5937/hnhmb1609113I
SP  - 113
EP  - 125
ER  - 

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region (central Montenegro) based on our field work records and of literature data.
Twelve species of amphibians and 25 species of reptiles were recorded at 49
localities of which 57 % records has not been previously published. The greatest
diversity of batracho- and herpetofauna was recorded at sites in the river Zeta
plain. Our study provides the important information for assessments of diversity of
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Belgrade: Natural History Museum., 9, 113-125.
https://doi.org/10.5937/hnhmb1609113I

Iković V, Tomović L, Ljubisavljević K. Contribution to the knowledge of the batracho- and herpetofauna of the Bjelopavlići region (Montenegro). in Bulletin of the Natural History Museum. 2016;9:113-125.
doi:10.5937/hnhmb1609113I .

Iković, Vuk, Tomović, Ljiljana, Ljubisavljević, Katarina, "Contribution to the knowledge of the batracho- and herpetofauna of the Bjelopavlići region (Montenegro)" in Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, 9 (2016):113-125,
https://doi.org/10.5937/hnhmb1609113I . .

TY  - GEN
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Polović, Lidija
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Vuksanović, Snežana
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Tomovic, Ljiljana
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://www.biotaxa.org/em/article/view/27541/25314
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2744
T2  - Ecologica Montenegrina
T1  - New records and updated distribution of the endemic Balkan rock lizards Dinarolacerta spp. in Montenegro
VL  - 9
SP  - 46
EP  - 50
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_2744
ER  - 

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year = "2016",
journal = "Ecologica Montenegrina",
title = "New records and updated distribution of the endemic Balkan rock lizards Dinarolacerta spp. in Montenegro",
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Ljubisavljević, K., Polović, L., Iković, V., Vuksanović, S., Zagora, V., Urošević, A.,& Tomovic, L.. (2016). New records and updated distribution of the endemic Balkan rock lizards Dinarolacerta spp. in Montenegro. in Ecologica Montenegrina, 9, 46-50.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_2744

Ljubisavljević K, Polović L, Iković V, Vuksanović S, Zagora V, Urošević A, Tomovic L. New records and updated distribution of the endemic Balkan rock lizards Dinarolacerta spp. in Montenegro. in Ecologica Montenegrina. 2016;9:46-50.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_2744 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Polović, Lidija, Iković, Vuk, Vuksanović, Snežana, Zagora, Vernes, Urošević, Aleksandar, Tomovic, Ljiljana, "New records and updated distribution of the endemic Balkan rock lizards Dinarolacerta spp. in Montenegro" in Ecologica Montenegrina, 9 (2016):46-50,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_2744 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Polović, Lidija
AU  - Vuksanović, Snežana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
PY  - 2014
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6384
AB  - This article gives a new record of the Prokletije rock lizard, Dinarolacerta montenegrina (Squamata: Lacertidae) in Montenegro.
PB  - Podgorica: Institute for Biodiversity and Ecology
T2  - Ecologica Montenegrina
T1  - A new record of the Prokletije rock lizard, Dinarolacerta montenegrina (Squamata: Lacertidae) in Montenegro
IS  - 4
VL  - 1
DO  - 10.37828/em.2014.1.28
SP  - 101
EP  - 103
ER  - 

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Podgorica: Institute for Biodiversity and Ecology., 1(4), 101-103.
https://doi.org/10.37828/em.2014.1.28

Ljubisavljević K, Polović L, Vuksanović S, Iković V. A new record of the Prokletije rock lizard, Dinarolacerta montenegrina (Squamata: Lacertidae) in Montenegro. in Ecologica Montenegrina. 2014;1(4):101-103.
doi:10.37828/em.2014.1.28 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Polović, Lidija, Vuksanović, Snežana, Iković, Vuk, "A new record of the Prokletije rock lizard, Dinarolacerta montenegrina (Squamata: Lacertidae) in Montenegro" in Ecologica Montenegrina, 1, no. 4 (2014):101-103,
https://doi.org/10.37828/em.2014.1.28 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Arsovski, Dragan
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Vujović, Ana
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
PY  - 2013
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5210
AB  - During 200 million years of evolutionary history, all chelonians are characterized by a well
developed, protective shell. Conserved during major evolutionary transitions (e.g. return to
the sea), shell likely provides substantial selective advantages. Conversely, heavy and rigid
shell poses a set of serious motion limitations, especially in terrestrial species during displacements
in rugged and complex environments. We examined how terrestrial tortoises overcome
various obstacles in their natural habitat. We compared several Balkan populations of
Hermann’s tortoises by placing individuals (app. 1100) in three types of challenging positions
to measure their performances.
Righting ability: males were more successful in righting themselves than females. Body size
influenced righting abilities only in females: smaller ones were more efficient. Individuals
with markedly domed carapace (increased instability) and shorter bridges (enlarging space for
leg movements) were more successful to right themselves.
Boldness to cross a steep step: animals from rugged environment were more prone to jump
from 50 cm high obstacle then ones from the flat habitat. Genders had similar success,
but adults showed more boldness to leap off the hedge than juveniles.
Disentangling themselves form thick vegetation: residents of Mediterranean macchia displayed
moderate pulling force and released themselves quickly by backwards movements.
Tortoises living in herbaceous habitats moved forward, deployed strong pulling force, ripping
on the substrate and were far less successful.
Individuals from different habitats, sex and age classes exhibited divergent and apparently
appropriate traits and strategies to overcome each locomotory challenge. We further speculate
that behavioural responses, as a response to morphological constraints, are shaped by
experience. These results may have conservation value and assist in improving translocation
strategies for endangered tortoise populations.
PB  - University of Pannonia
C3  - Programme and Abstracts: 17th European Congress of Herpetology; 2013 Aug 22-27; Veszprém, Hungary
T1  - Tortoise’s shell—a blessing and a curse. How tortoises cope with various obstacles?
SP  - 115
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5210
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Golubović, Ana and Anđelković, Marko and Arsovski, Dragan and Đorđević, Sonja and Iković, Vuk and Vujović, Ana and Bonnet, Xavier and Tomović, Ljiljana",
year = "2013",
abstract = "During 200 million years of evolutionary history, all chelonians are characterized by a well
developed, protective shell. Conserved during major evolutionary transitions (e.g. return to
the sea), shell likely provides substantial selective advantages. Conversely, heavy and rigid
shell poses a set of serious motion limitations, especially in terrestrial species during displacements
in rugged and complex environments. We examined how terrestrial tortoises overcome
various obstacles in their natural habitat. We compared several Balkan populations of
Hermann’s tortoises by placing individuals (app. 1100) in three types of challenging positions
to measure their performances.
Righting ability: males were more successful in righting themselves than females. Body size
influenced righting abilities only in females: smaller ones were more efficient. Individuals
with markedly domed carapace (increased instability) and shorter bridges (enlarging space for
leg movements) were more successful to right themselves.
Boldness to cross a steep step: animals from rugged environment were more prone to jump
from 50 cm high obstacle then ones from the flat habitat. Genders had similar success,
but adults showed more boldness to leap off the hedge than juveniles.
Disentangling themselves form thick vegetation: residents of Mediterranean macchia displayed
moderate pulling force and released themselves quickly by backwards movements.
Tortoises living in herbaceous habitats moved forward, deployed strong pulling force, ripping
on the substrate and were far less successful.
Individuals from different habitats, sex and age classes exhibited divergent and apparently
appropriate traits and strategies to overcome each locomotory challenge. We further speculate
that behavioural responses, as a response to morphological constraints, are shaped by
experience. These results may have conservation value and assist in improving translocation
strategies for endangered tortoise populations.",
publisher = "University of Pannonia",
journal = "Programme and Abstracts: 17th European Congress of Herpetology; 2013 Aug 22-27; Veszprém, Hungary",
title = "Tortoise’s shell—a blessing and a curse. How tortoises cope with various obstacles?",
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Golubović, A., Anđelković, M., Arsovski, D., Đorđević, S., Iković, V., Vujović, A., Bonnet, X.,& Tomović, L.. (2013). Tortoise’s shell—a blessing and a curse. How tortoises cope with various obstacles?. in Programme and Abstracts: 17th European Congress of Herpetology; 2013 Aug 22-27; Veszprém, Hungary
University of Pannonia., 115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5210

Golubović A, Anđelković M, Arsovski D, Đorđević S, Iković V, Vujović A, Bonnet X, Tomović L. Tortoise’s shell—a blessing and a curse. How tortoises cope with various obstacles?. in Programme and Abstracts: 17th European Congress of Herpetology; 2013 Aug 22-27; Veszprém, Hungary. 2013;:115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5210 .

Golubović, Ana, Anđelković, Marko, Arsovski, Dragan, Đorđević, Sonja, Iković, Vuk, Vujović, Ana, Bonnet, Xavier, Tomović, Ljiljana, "Tortoise’s shell—a blessing and a curse. How tortoises cope with various obstacles?" in Programme and Abstracts: 17th European Congress of Herpetology; 2013 Aug 22-27; Veszprém, Hungary (2013):115,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5210 .