Turkish Journal of Zoology
Abstract
The amphibian and reptile specimens, crushed due to vehicle traffic, were recorded during herpetological trips to various regions of Anatolia between 2005 and 2009. In total, 183 individuals were detected, representing 28 species from 4 amphibian [Salamandridae (1), Ranidae (3), Bufonidae (2), and Hylidae (2)], 3 turtle [Testudinidae (1), Emydidae (1), and Geoemydidae (2)], 3 lizard [Agamidae (1), Anguidae (2), and Lacertidae (5)] and 2 snake [Colubridae (6) and Viperidae (2)] families. The measures required for decreasing herpetofaunal mortalities due to traffic are emphasized.
DOI
10.3906/zoo-0911-97
Keywords
Road mortality, amphibians, reptiles, Turkey
First Page
851
Last Page
857
Recommended Citation
TOK, C. V, AYAZ, D, & ÇİÇEK, K (2011). Road mortality of amphibians and reptiles in the Anatolian part of Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 35 (6): 851-857. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0911-97
