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- Title
Extending the known vertical distribution for the highly adaptive Triturus macedonicus (Karaman, 1922).
- Authors
Daftsios, Thomas; Sagonas, Kostas; Strachinis, Ilias
- Abstract
Current knowledge of the vertical distribution of Triturus macedonicus places the species at altitudes up to 2140 m. Herein, we report its presence in the alpine lake Gistova at 2360 m on Mt. Grammos, Greece, thus extending the highest altitudinal point for the species, as well as for the Triturus genus. This record showcases the adaptive capacity of the Macedonian newt, which allows it to occupy markedly different environments. More populations may exist at similar or even higher altitudes and their discovery could positively impact conservation efforts.
- Subjects
TRITURUS; NATURE conservation; CONSERVATION of natural resources; PHENOTYPIC plasticity; VERTICAL distribution (Aquatic biology)
- Publication
Herpetozoa, 2024, Issue 37, p107
- ISSN
1013-4425
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3897/herpetozoa.37.e123770