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Zamaletdinov R. I., Khairutdinov I. Z., Garanin V. I. Current state of the herpetofauna of Kazan City. Current Studies in Herpetology, 2026, vol. 26, iss. 1, pp. 45-51. DOI: 10.18500/1814-6090-2026-26-1-2-45-51, EDN: RIDVYJ

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Russian
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Short Communications
Article type: 
Short communication
UDC: 
597.6:598.1
DOI: 
10.18500/1814-6090-2026-26-1-2-45-51
EDN: 
RIDVYJ

Current state of the herpetofauna of Kazan City

Autors: 
Zamaletdinov R. I., FSAEI HE "Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University"
Khairutdinov Ildar Z., FSAEI HE "Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University"
Garanin Valerian I., FSAEI HE "Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University"
Abstract: 

Data on the modern distribution of amphibians and reptiles within the administrative boundaries of Kazan City are presented. The habitats of 11 species of amphibians and 4 species of reptiles have been preserved within the city. The main trends in changes in the species composition of herpetofauna from the end of the 20th century to the present are presented. The prospects for the conservation of all species in the context of the current development of the territory of Kazan City are considered.

Key words: 
amphibians
reptiles
urbanized territories
anthropogenic transformation
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Received: 
25.02.2025
Accepted: 
06.11.2025
Published: 
30.06.2026