SPECIES COMPOSITION OF REPTILIA IN FERGANA VALLEY IN NEED OF PROTECTION

Authors

G.M.Zokirova Senior teacher of the Department of Zoology and General Biology, PhD, Fergana State University, Fergana, 150101, Uzbekistan
Sh.B.Yuldashev Master's student, Department of Zoology and General Biology, Fergana State University, Fergana, 150101, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Teratoscinus rustamowi, Eremias scripta, Phrynocephalus strauchi

Abstract

In Uzbekistan 27 out of 57 species (1 turtle, 36 lizards and 20 snakes) of reptiles are found in the Fergana Valley. 8 (30%) of the herpetofauna of the valley are rare species, 5 of them (Teratoscinus rustamowi, Eremias scripta, Phrynocephalus strauchi, Phrinocephaius helioscopus, Alsophylax loricatus) are endemic to the region. They are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Red List of Threatened Species. It is necessary to ensure their conservation in their natural habitat.

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Published

2024-05-28

How to Cite

G.M.Zokirova, & Sh.B.Yuldashev. (2024). SPECIES COMPOSITION OF REPTILIA IN FERGANA VALLEY IN NEED OF PROTECTION. European Journal of Agricultural and Rural Education, 5(5), 17-23. Retrieved from https://scholarzest.com/index.php/ejare/article/view/4566