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Declining Populations Of Chukar Partridge (Alectoris Chukar) In Bulgaria, Gradimir Gruychev
Declining Populations Of Chukar Partridge (Alectoris Chukar) In Bulgaria, Gradimir Gruychev
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Between 2007 and 2011, the distribution and breeding density of Chukar Partridges in Bulgaria were examined. Seventy-six UTM squares of the study area were deemed as including suitable habitat for the Chukar. In 14 of them varying degrees of breeding evidence of the Chukar Partridge were observed. Confirmed breeding was found in only 6 habitats, with breeding densities of 2 to 4 pairs/100 ha. In applying the IUCN criteria to data from this study, the Chukar Partridge falls within the category of critically endangered species in Bulgaria.
First Record Of Bombina Variegata (L., 1758) (Anura: Bombinatoridae) From Turkey, Ufuk Bülbül, Muammer Kurnaz, Ali̇ İhsan Eroğlu, Jacek Metody Szymura, Hali̇me Koç, Bi̇lal Kutrup
First Record Of Bombina Variegata (L., 1758) (Anura: Bombinatoridae) From Turkey, Ufuk Bülbül, Muammer Kurnaz, Ali̇ İhsan Eroğlu, Jacek Metody Szymura, Hali̇me Koç, Bi̇lal Kutrup
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Bombina variegata (L., 1758) is recorded in Turkey for the first time. With the record of the present study, the known easternmost distribution area of the species has been extended from Greece to Turkey. The specimens were collected from Kurtkaya-Enez (Edirne). The morphometric characters and color-pattern features of the specimens were compared with data given in the earlier literature. We observed that the specimens of the Kurtkaya population were similar to the B. v. scabra specimens reported in the literature.
On The Presence Of Lumbricus Terrestris Linnaeus 1758 (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) On The Balkan Peninsula: Some Aspects Of Ecology And Distribution, İbrahi̇m Mete Misirlioğlu, Ralitsa Tsekova, Mirjana Stojanovic
On The Presence Of Lumbricus Terrestris Linnaeus 1758 (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) On The Balkan Peninsula: Some Aspects Of Ecology And Distribution, İbrahi̇m Mete Misirlioğlu, Ralitsa Tsekova, Mirjana Stojanovic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this paper we summarize the current knowledge on the distribution of Lumbricus terrestris on the Balkan Peninsula. For this purpose we reviewed all published data on its distribution in addition to original data from our old institute collection and recent field investigations. The objective of this paper is to analyze the whole list of records in order to present a general overview of the distribution of Lumbricus terrestris on the Balkan Peninsula. Based on literature data, we also give some possible explanations of ecological influences on the current range characteristics. It belongs to peregrine species native to the Palearctic …
Interesting Rotifers (Rotifera: Eurotatoria) From A Subtropical Wetland Of Meghalaya, Northeast India: New Records, Bhushan Kumar Sharma
Interesting Rotifers (Rotifera: Eurotatoria) From A Subtropical Wetland Of Meghalaya, Northeast India: New Records, Bhushan Kumar Sharma
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The plankton and semiplankton samples examined from a subtropical wetland of Shillong, Meghalaya, Northeast India (NEI), revealed seven new records of rotifers belonging to six genera and six families. These include five species new to the Indian Rotifera and two species new to the rotifer fauna of NEI, thus meriting interest in terms of biodiversity and distribution. All the species are illustrated to warrant validation. While a detailed account of the rich rotifer diversity of the wetland is continuing, this interim report raises the total tally of Rotifera known from Meghalaya to 141 species belonging to 41 genera and 20 …
A New Locality Record For Phoenicolacerta Laevis (Gray, 1838)(Squamata: Lacertidae) In Western Anatolia, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kami̇l Candan
A New Locality Record For Phoenicolacerta Laevis (Gray, 1838)(Squamata: Lacertidae) In Western Anatolia, Çeti̇n Ilgaz, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kami̇l Candan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
During fieldwork in western Anatolia 4 specimens (1 adult male, 2 subadult males, and 1 subadult female) of Phoenicolacerta laevis from Dalaman, Muğla Province, were collected in November 2014. The results including meristic pholidolial characteristics, metric measurements, and color-pattern features of specimens are compared with the data given in the previous literature. The occurrence of P. Laevis in southern and western Anatolia is discussed.
Distribution And Current Status Of Cricetulus Migratorius (Mammalia: Cricetidae)In Bulgaria, With Comments On Its Status In The Balkans, Nedko Nedyalkov
Distribution And Current Status Of Cricetulus Migratorius (Mammalia: Cricetidae)In Bulgaria, With Comments On Its Status In The Balkans, Nedko Nedyalkov
Turkish Journal of Zoology
During the last decade I collected extensive new information about the distribution of the Grey hamster (Cricetulus migratorius) in Bulgaria, mainly through the study of pellets of birds of prey and owls. New data about the dental morphology and morphometrics, distribution, and current status of the Grey hamster in Bulgaria are presented. The Grey hamster has been found in the diet of the Barn owl (Tyto alba), Little owl (Athene noctua), and Eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca). It contributed a negligible part of the studied pellets: only 0.06% of individuals from 27,449 small mammals. The presence of the species was …
A New Species Of Voles, Microtus Elbeyli Sp. Nov., From Turkey With Taxonomicoverview Of Social Voles Distributed In Southeastern Anatolia, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen
A New Species Of Voles, Microtus Elbeyli Sp. Nov., From Turkey With Taxonomicoverview Of Social Voles Distributed In Southeastern Anatolia, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak, Mustafa Sözen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
There are twelve Microtus species in Turkey and two of them are endemic to the steppic central Anatolian plateau. In this study, previously collected specimens that were recorded as Microtus irani from southeastern Turkey were reevaluated by karyologically comparing different species distributed throughout southeastern Turkey. The taxonomic status of this species was raised to a new species, Microtus elbeyli sp. Nov., which has dark ochreous dorsal color, agrestis morphotype in M2, and 2n = 46, NF = 50, Nfa = 46 karyotype. The new species described here raises the total number of Microtus species in Turkey to 13 and endemic …
The First Record Of Alpine Long-Eared Bat Plecotus Macrobullaris In Serbia, Ivana Budinski, Branko Karapandza, Vukasin Josipovic, Jelena Jovanovic, Milan Paunovic
The First Record Of Alpine Long-Eared Bat Plecotus Macrobullaris In Serbia, Ivana Budinski, Branko Karapandza, Vukasin Josipovic, Jelena Jovanovic, Milan Paunovic
Turkish Journal of Zoology
An inventory of bat species in the Milesevka river gorge (southwestern Serbia) was conducted in July 2013. There were six bat species recorded in the cave at the Cetanica plateau using a mist-netting technique. In this paper we report the first finding of Plecotus macrobullaris in Serbia, contributing to the knowledge of its distribution area. The bat fauna of Serbia now contains 30 species.