Title: Analysis of geographic distribution and landscape allocation of amphibians and reptiles in Tuva Republic
Abstract:Data on the geographic distribution and landscape allocation of amphibians and reptiles of Tuva are presented. 2 species of amphibians and 9 species of reptiles are known from this territory. Amphibia...Data on the geographic distribution and landscape allocation of amphibians and reptiles of Tuva are presented. 2 species of amphibians and 9 species of reptiles are known from this territory. Amphibians are found in 16 landscape types, whereas reptiles – in 39. Rana arvalis turned out to be most eurybiotic, it was discovered in 13 landscape types, while Salamandrella keyserlingii – only in 7 ones. Among reptiles, the most eurybiotic species is Zootoca vivipara which was found in 15 landscape types, and the most stenobiotic species is Eremias przewalskii which is known from a single landscape only. Altitudinal distribution of amphibians and reptiles, as well as all known cases of syntopy of reptilian species in Tuva are given.Read More