First record of the Smooth Snake (Coronella austriaca Laurentus, 1768) in Botoşani County (Romania)

STRUGARIU Alexandru, BUTNARU Andrei, GHERGHEL Iulian, Tiberiu C. SAHLEAN

Journal Article: Biharean Biologist 01/2008;

Abstract

The smooth snake is a rare species in eastern Romania (the historical region of Moldavia). In september 2007, an adult smooth snake was found near the Stânca-Costeşti reservoir, Botosani County. This is the first ever record of this snake species in Botosani County and also represents the north-easternmost record for this species in Romania.

Source: DOAJ

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Keywords

adult smooth snake
 
historical region
 
north-easternmost record
 
rare species
 
smooth snake
 
snake species
 
Stânca-Costeşti reservoir