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Species richnessFor reptiles, there is a clear gradient of increasing species richness from north to south, with the greatest richness being found in the Balkan peninsula. The glacial refugia of the Iberian, Italian and Balkan peninsulas are all important centres of diversity, as are a number of Mediterranean islands. Species richness of European reptiles
Species richness of European reptiles Click to enlarge Distribution of threatened speciesMaps showing the distribution of threatened reptiles in Europe reveal somewhat different patterns from depictions of overall species diversity. The greatest concentration of threatened species is found in the Iberian peninsula, with the Balkans and Cyprus also highlighted as having a high number of threatened species. Distribution of threatened reptiles in Europe.
Distribution of threatened reptiles in Europe Click to enlarge |
