Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro
2018
Аутори:
Ljubisavljević, KatarinaTomović, Ljiljana
Urošević, Aleksandar
Gvozdenović, Slađana
Iković, Vuk
Zagora, Vernes
Labus, Nenad
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Конференцијски прилог (Објављена верзија)
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© 2018 by the Zoological Society of Israel
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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previously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards in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.
Финансирање / пројекти:
- Диверзитет водоземаца и гмизаваца Балкана: еволуциони аспекти и конзервација (RS-MESTD-Basic Research (BR or ON)-173043)
У:
- Book of Abstracts: 10th Symposium on the lacertid lizards 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; 2018. p. 66,
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