Turkish Journal of Zoology
A New Subspecies, Ablepharus kitaibelii (Bibron & Borry, 1833) budaki n. ssp. (Sauria: Scincidae) From the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
DOI
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Abstract
A new subspecies, Ablepharus kitaibelii budaki n. spp. that is distinguished from previously described subspecies, is recognized. Designation of A. k. budaki as a new subspecies, separate from the other subspecies, is based on the following characteristics: (a) the ventral side colouration of the trunk and tail, (b) the number of the vertical rows of scales between the masseteric and ear opening and (c) the size of the ear openings. Moreover, it is pointed out that the population of A. kitaibelii and especially the taxonomical status of A. k. chernovi in Turkey should be considered again.
Keywords
Ablepharus kitaibelii budaki n. ssp. (Sauria: Scincidae), T. R. N. Cyprus, Turkey
First Page
397
Last Page
405
Recommended Citation
GÖÇMEN, Bayram; KUMLUTAŞ, Yusuf; and TOSUNOĞLU, Murat (1996) "A New Subspecies, Ablepharus kitaibelii (Bibron & Borry, 1833) budaki n. ssp. (Sauria: Scincidae) From the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," Turkish Journal of Zoology: Vol. 20: No. 4, Article 6. Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/zoology/vol20/iss4/6
