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This page provides a quick overview of changes and new entries in recent weeks. In particular regular visitors can go directly to the newest content without having to browse through known pages. The listing of new entries is chronological. The last 2 months are shown.
Editorial (2025) -
Martinez del Mármol, G. & Harris, D.J. & Geniez, P. & Pous, P. de & Salvi, D. (2019) -
Romero, J.M.L. (2025) -
Murthy, T.S.N. (1990) -
1 new picture of Darevskia nairensis (DAREVSKY, 1967) from Armenia. (wild)
Arakelyan, M. (2012) -
Stehle (1957) -
1 new picture of Podarcis waglerianus waglerianus (GISTEL, 1868) from Sicily. (wild)
Ortega-Rubio, A. (1989) -
During the summer of 1984, the spatial structure of a mountain lizard assemblage, located at la Sierra de La Guadarrama in Spain, was studied. The assemblage is composed of six abundant species. The habitst partitioning and microhabitat specialization of these species show that the differential use of spatial resources establishes a clear separation among most of the species. Regarding the habitat partitioning, the assemblage appears to be spatially subdivided into two categories: those species restricted to almost a single habitat, and those widely distributed along several habitat types. Among the latter subset of species, it is possible to further differentiate among the species restricted to the ground and those specializing in the use of rocks: and finally, there exists among the latter species differences in the size of the rocks used. The ecological meaning of this differential spatial use is discussed.
1 new picture of Omanosaura jayakari (BOULENGER, 1887) from Oman. (wild)
Zaldivar Ezquerro, C. (2006) -
Paulinoi d`Oliveira, M. (1896) -
1 new picture of Mesalina balfouri (BLANFORD, 1881) from Yemen / Socotra island. (wild)
1 new picture of Adolfus alleni (BARBOUR, 1914) from Kenya. (wild)
Giner, J.M. (2001) -
2 new pictures of Takydromus hsuehshanensis LIN & CHENG, 1981 from Taiwan. (wild)
Speybroeck, J. (2007) -
1 new picture of Podarcis tauricus (PALLAS, 1814) from Ukraine / Crimean Peninsula. (wild)
3 new pictures of Dalmatolacerta oxycephala (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839) from Montenegro. (wild)
5 new pictures of Lacerta viridis viridis (LAURENTI, 1768) from Montenegro. (wild)
2 new pictures of Podarcis muralis muralis (LAURENTI, 1768) from Montenegro. (wild)
4 new pictures of Dinarolacerta mosorensis (KOLOMBATOVIC, 1886) from Montenegro. (wild)
2 new pictures of Lacerta trilineata major BOULENGER, 1887 from Montenegro. (wild)
Schäberle, C. & Schäberle, A. (2024) -
1 new picture of Lacerta agilis exigua EICHWALD, 1831 from Ukraine. (wild)
Boulenger, G.A. (1918) -
Breda, R.V. van (2023) -
An extensive Herpetofaunal survey of three under researched areas in North–eastern Namibia (all forming part of the Khaudum Ngamiland dispersal area) was conducted. The areas in question were the Nyae Nyae conservancy, Khaudum national park, and a small area of Mahango–Divundu, which borders the Okavango river approximately 75 km into the Caprivi strip. A preliminary checklist and desktop study of the areas was conducted based on known ranges and occurrences of Southern–African amphibian and reptile species, supplementing the survey. During the expedition 17 amphibian species representing 13 genera and 10 families, and 22 reptile species representing 19 genera and 12 families were encountered. Genetic sequencing of the 16S ribosomal gene was done for 20 specimens to confirm their identity. Phylogenetic trees of two species and ecological niche models of four species were created, supplementing scientific knowledge regarding the herpetofauna of this part of Namibia. This study provides the first record of adult specimens of an undescribed Pyxicephalus specie, as well as the first genetic data of Ichnotropis grandiceps.
Boulenger, G.A. (1919) -
2 new pictures of Ichnotropis grandiceps BROADLEY, 1967 from Namibia. (wild)
Schäberle, A. (2024) -
1 new picture of Lacerta agilis bosnica SCHREIBER, 1912 from Croatia. (wild)
1 new picture of Lacerta agilis grusinica PETERS, 1960 from Georgian Republic. (wild)
Zerbe, J. (2024) -
2 new pictures of Mesalina bahaeldini SEGOLI et al., 2002 from Palestinian Territories. (wild)
Kühnis, J. (2025) -
Im Rahmen eines regionalen Monitoringprojekts werden die Reptilienvorkommen in Liechtenstein seit Jahren systematisch überwacht. Ziel dieser periodischen Erhebungen ist es, die Verbreitung und Bestandesentwicklung der einzelnen Arten über einen längeren Zeitraum zu analysieren, Entwicklungstrends aufzuzeigen und konkrete Empfehlungen für die Naturschutzpraxis abzuleiten. Die vorliegende Synthese ermöglicht eine aktualisierte Übersicht zur Situation der einheimischen Zauneidechse (Lacerta agilis) und der allochthonen Mauereidechse (Podarcis muralis), deren Vorkommen im Alpenrheintal auf Aussetzungen, Einschleppungen sowie Einwanderungen aus bereits etablierten Populationen in angrenzenden Gebieten zurückzuführen sind. Die Gesamtbeurteilung der beiden evaluierten Arten für den Beobachtungszeitraum von 1980–2023 (basierend auf einem Datensatz von 809 Nachweisen für die Zauneidechse und 552 Nachweisen der Mauereidechse) fällt ambivalent aus: Während sich im Mehrjahresvergleich bei der Zauneidechse eine rückläufige Entwicklungstendenz (v. a. entlang des Rheindammes und im Siedlungsraum) feststellen lässt, zeigt sich bei der Mauereidechse eine deutliche Arealerweiterung. Die anpassungsfähige und mobile Art besiedelt den Rheindamm zwischenzeitlich flächendeckend und hat sich im Siedlungsraum weiter ausgedehnt, wo sie in Rebbergen, Industriearealen und Deponien teils hohe Dichten ausweist. Erstaunlicherweise wird die Bahnlinie (im Vergleich zur Situation in der Schweiz) bislang nur punktuell besiedelt. Zudem deuten die Kartierungsbefunde am Rheindamm, wo die Zauneidechse vor dem Auftreten der Mauereidechse früher noch weit verbreitet war, auf eine Konkurrenzierung und Verdrängung durch diese allochthone Art hin.
7 new pictures of Podarcis lusitanicus GENIEZ et al., 2014 from Portugal. (wild)
Anonymous (2024) -
3 new pictures of Podarcis lusitanicus GENIEZ et al., 2014 from Portugal. (wild)
1 new picture of Pedioplanis namaquensis (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839) from South Africa. (wild)
4 new pictures of Podarcis lusitanicus GENIEZ et al., 2014 from Portugal. (wild)
3 new pictures of Podarcis virescens GENIEZ et al., 2014 from Portugal. (wild)
1 new picture of Latastia longicaudata lanzai ARILLO, BALLETTO & SPANI, 1967 from Kenya. (wild)
1 new picture of Podarcis virescens GENIEZ et al., 2014 from Portugal. (wild)
2 new pictures of Mesalina ercolinii (LANZA & POGGESI, 1975) from Somalia. (wild)
1 new picture of Apathya cappadocica cappadocica (WERNER, 1902) from Türkiye. (wild)
4 new pictures of Lacerta agilis exigua EICHWALD, 1831 from Ukraine / Crimean Peninsula. (wild)
1 new picture of Acanthodactylus schreiberi BOULENGER, 1878 from Turkey. (wild)
1 new picture of Mesalina ercolinii (LANZA & POGGESI, 1975) from Somalia. (wild)
1 new picture of Acanthodactylus orientalis ANGEL, 1936 from Syria. (wild)
4 new pictures of Acanthodactylus savignyi (AUDOUIN, 1809) from Algeria. (wild)
2 new pictures of Acanthodactylus tilburyi ARNOLD, 1986 from Saudi Arabia. (wild)
Dunayev, E. & Orlova, V. (2023) -
Janzen, P. (2024) -
Dies ist ein Bericht über eine einwöchige Reise zur Insel Sokotra (Jemen) im Indischen Ozean mit dem Hauptziel Reptilien zu beobachten. Im gesamten Archipel gibt es 32 Reptilienarten, abgesehen von den sporadisch erscheinenden Meeresschildkröten. Von diesen 32 sind 27 Arten endemisch für den Archipel. Auf der Insel Sokotra kommen 27 Reptilienarten vor, von denen 24 endemisch sind bzw. auch auf kleineren Inseln des Archipels vorkommen. Drei Arten wurden eingeschleppt. Von den 27 auf der Insel Sokrota vorkommenden Reptilienarten wurden 13 in der besagten Woche gefunden und dies waren ausschließlich endemische Arten. Außerdem wird auf die spezielle Flora der Insel eingegangen und deren Gefährdung beschrieben. Der Tourismus stellt sich als finanzieller Segen für die Bevölkerung dar und gleichzeitig auch als Fluch aufgrund des Mülls (Plastik). Es werden Empfehlungen für Touristen genannt, um die Situation zumindest etwas zu verbessern.
1 new picture of Takydromus smaragdinus BOULENGER, 1887 from Ryukyu archipelago. (wild)
5 new pictures of Acanthodactylus blanfordii BOULENGER, 1918 from United Arab Emirates. (wild)
2 new pictures of Ichnotropis bivittata BOCAGE, 1866 from Gabon. (wild)
Bowles, P. (2024) -
6 new pictures of Acanthodactylus schmidti HAAS, 1957 from United Arab Emirates. (wild)
1 new picture of Adolfus jacksoni (BOULENGER, 1899) from Democratic Republic of Congo. (wild)
Ciudad Pizarro, M.J. & Lizana Avia, M. & Pérez-Mellado, V. (1987) -
1 new picture of Meroles suborbitalis (PETERS, 1869) from South Africa. (wild)
4 new pictures of Pedioplanis inornata (ROUX, 1907) from South Africa. (wild)
1 new picture of Meroles squamulosus (PETERS, 1854) from South Africa. (wild)
1 new picture of Meroles squamulosus (PETERS, 1854) from Zimbabwe. (wild)
1 new picture of Nucras tessellata (SMITH, 1838) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Pedioplanis namaquensis (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839) from South Africa. (wild)
1 new picture of Pedioplanis lineoocellata lineoocellata (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839) from South Africa. (wild)
1 new picture of Nucras holubi (STEINDACHNER, 1882) from South Africa. (wild)
3 new pictures of Meroles squamulosus (PETERS, 1854) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Vhembelacerta rupicola (FITZSIMONS, 1933) from South Africa. (wild)
5 new pictures of Heliobolus lugubris (SMITH, 1838) from South Africa. (wild)
3 new pictures of Pedioplanis burchelli (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Pedioplanis lineoocellata pulchella (GRAY, 1845) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Nucras intertexta (SMITH, 1838) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Ichnotropis capensis (SMITH, 1838) from South Africa. (wild)
1 new picture of Acanthodactylus lineomaculatus DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839 from Morocco. (wild)
4 new pictures of Meroles ctenodactylus (SMITH, 1838) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Meroles knoxii knoxii (MILNE-EDWARDS, 1829) from South Africa. (wild)
2 new pictures of Mesalina simoni simoni (BOETTGER, 1881) from Morocco. (wild)
1 new picture of Nucras boulengeri NEUMANN, 1900 from Uganda. (wild)
1 new picture of Meroles suborbitalis (PETERS, 1869) from Namibia. (wild)
3 new pictures of Pseuderemias septemstriata (PARKER, 1942) from Somalia. (wild)
2 new pictures of Nucras ornata (GRAY, 1864) from Mozambique. (wild)
2 new pictures of Pseuderemias mucronata (BLANFORD, 1870) from Somalia. (wild)
4 new pictures of Takydromus sexlineatus sexlineatus DAUDIN, 1802 from Indonesia / Bali. (wild)
2 new pictures of Philochortus phillipsi (BOULENGER, 1898) from Somalia. (wild)
2 new pictures of Latastia longicaudata revoili (VAILLANT, 1882) from Somalia. (wild)
1 new picture of Latastia boscai burii BOULENGER, 1907 from Somalia. (wild)
Cirer, A.M. (2024) -
Hemorrhois hippocrepis arrives at the beginning of the twenty-first century to the Pityusic Islands, like an invasive species and it has placed the endemic lizard Podarcis pityusensis at serious risk of extinction in the two major islands. It makes urgent to have an estimated population density of lizards in the various islets of the Pityusas. It has been used personal field notes with the indications that allow us to estimate the population density in the different visits realized to the islets from 1979 to 2024.
4 new pictures of Pseuderemias striatus gardoensis (ARILLO, BALLETTO & SPANÒ, 1965) from Somalia. (wild)
3 new pictures of Pseuderemias smithii (BOULENGER, 1895) from Somalia. (wild)
2 new pictures of Latastia doriai scorteccii ARILLO, BALLETTO & SPANO, 1967 from Somalia. (wild)
1 new picture of Pseuderemias mucronata (BLANFORD, 1870) from Somalia. (wild)
2 new pictures of Pseuderemias brenneri (PETERS, 1869) from Somalia. (wild)