биотопическая приуроченность

Distribution and ecology of the Zamenis hohenackeri (Strauch, 1873) (Colubridae, Reptilia) in the North Caucasus (Russia)

The article provides information on the distribution of Zamenis hohenackeri in the North Caucasus, mainly in Dagestan and the adjacent territory of Chechnya, and analyzes literature data on the distribution of the species in the republics of Ingushetia and North Ossetia-Alania. Based on the literature and original data of the authors, as well as collection specimens, the most complete map and cadastre of the species findings in the North Caucasus have been compiled, which include 43 locations of the species.

Distribution and ecology of Coronella austriaca austriaca Laurenti, 1768 (Colubridae, Reptilia) in the North-East of the Caucasus (Dagestan, Russia)

Data on the distribution of the common smooth snake in Dagestan are presented. The map with the locations of the smooth snake includes 103 locations of the species. The issues of biotopic confinement and ecology of the species in the region are discussed.