GLAVAN Teodor

Publications of GLAVAN Teodor

• Eremias arguta deserti (Reptilia: Lacertidae) is not extinct from Romanian Moldavia

  Authors: GHERGHEL Iulian, STRUGARIU Alexandru, GLAVAN Teodor

  North-Western Journal of Zoology. 01/2007;

  The present paper proves that the endangered steppe runner (Eremias arguta deserti) still exists in the “Hanu Conachi River Sand Dunes” Nature Reserve. Prior to this study it had not been recordedThe present paper proves that the endangered steppe runner (Eremias arguta deserti) still exists in the “Hanu Conachi River Sand Dunes” Nature Reserve. Prior to this study it had not been recorded for almost 40 years and had been reported as extinct in this region by the Romanian Red Data Book of Vertebrates. However, the majority of its natural habitat has been destroyed by the Robinia pseudoacacia plantations from the reserve. In order to ensure the survival of Eremias arguta deserti in the reserve, and in Romanian Moldavia, urgent measures have to be taken to reconstruct its natural habitat through the development of a management plan under the supervision and guidance of experts. At present, the steppe runner population from Hanu Conachi is extremely threatened.