Published November 15, 2022 | Version v1
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A preliminary study of the lizard fauna and their habitats in Bafq Protected Area and Darreh-Anjir Wildlife Refuge, Yazd Province, Central Iran

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
  • 2. Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, Yazd University, Iran
  • 3. Department of Environment, Environment Office of Bafq County
  • 4. Department of Biodiversity, Institute of Science, High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran

Description

Kuh-e Bafq Protected Area and Darreh-Anjir Wildlife Refuge are located in Yazd Province, Central Iran. Although reptiles are relatively diverse in this area, little is known regarding their diversity, distribution, and habitat preferences. The present study was carried out from March 2012 to late June 2013. A total of 55 specimens were collected (or observed) and identified, belonging to six families, 14 genera, and 16 species.

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