Taxonomic Status of Some Lacerta danfordi (Günther, 1876) Populations
Articles > Article · 2013
Authors: Ethem Çevik, Eyüp Başkale, Uğur Kaya, Ferai Turgay
Russian Journal of Herpetology, International, 2013, vol 13, pp 89-92
DOI: 10.30906/1026-2296-2019-13-%s-89-92
Summary
Morphometric characters and pholidosis features of Tinaztepe (Konya), Camliyayla, and Sebil (Icel) Lacerta danfordi populations from Turkey were examined and interpreted by univariate and multivariate analysis methods. As a result of these analyses, Tinaztepe population was found to differ from Camliyayla and Sebil populations. We recognize two subspecies of L. danfordi , and our detailed analysis results demonstrate that the Tinaztepe population represents subspecies of L. d. bileki , and both Camliyayla and Sebil populations represent L. d. danfordi . Other subspecies in the remaining part of the species’ range are needed for further detailed comparisons to clarify their taxonomical positions.