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Cyprus Lizards: Patterns of distribution, endemic species habitat suitability modelling and conservation implications

(Plovdiv University Press Paisii Hilendarski, 2025-03-01) Svana, Kalina; Zotos, Savvas; Kiamos, Nikolaos; Lymberakis, Petros; Mylonas, Moisis

Considering the limited information on the distribution of Cyprus’ lizards, especially on endemic and endangered species, herein we explore their spatial patterns, with the aim of addressing this knowledge gap and contributing to informed conservation of the species as they face increasing pressure and threats. We recorded the eleven species present on the island, belonging to five families, of which two are endemic species (i.e. Laudakia cypriaca, Phoenicolacerta troodica) and four are endemic sub-species (i.e. Ablepharus budaki budaki, Acanthodactylus schreiberi schreiberi, Mediodactylus orientalis fitzingeri, Ophisops elegans schlueteri), including one listed as endangered by IUCN. We present new species occurrences and maps for all species, resulting from our extensive systematic survey in 2009. As a novelty, for the lizards and the island, we conducted species distribution modelling (SDM) for five endemic taxa. We used the maximum entropy algorithm (MaxEnt), with a combination of selected environmental predictors and userdefined parameter settings. We provide potential habitat suitability maps and investigate the role of environmental predictors influencing the possible species’ distribution. We conclude that temperature, precipitation and vegetation have the most important influence in predicting habitat suitability. We propose five subregions, as a general pattern of differing habitat suitability for lizard species on the island. We discuss the added value and conservation implications of new knowledge and datasets we provide.

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Second record of the Bulgarian local endemic Balea eninskoensis Irikov, 2006 (Mollusca: Gastropoda)

(Plovdiv University Press Paisii Hilendarski, 2025-04-24) Georgiev, Dilian

A new locality for the rare Bulgarian land snail Balea eninskoensis Irikov, 2006 is reported from the gorge below Buzludzha Monument, 42°41'31.0"N 25°22'45.5"E, 569 m a. s. l.

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First records of Apis mellifera Linnaeus (Insecta: Hymenoptera) open nests in Sofia, Bulgaria

(Plovdiv University Press Paisii Hilendarski, 2025-04-24) Todorov, Ivaylo; Grozdanov, Atanas

The presence of five feral, exposed nests of Western honey bee, Apis mellifera L., is reported for the first time from a populated area in Bulgaria. The survival success of the colony during the winter was observed for two of the nests. Possible reasons for this unusual nesting behavior are discussed.

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Species Composition and Distribution of the Herpetofauna in the Urban Green Parks and Water Bodies in the Town of Haskovo (Bulgaria)

(Plovdiv University Press Paisii Hilendarski, 2024-04-23) Mollov, Ivelin; Asenova, Ivona

The herpetofauna of the urban green areas and water bodies in Haskovo Town consists of 2 amphibian species from 2 families, representing 8.33% of the amphibian fauna of Bulgaria, and 6 species of reptiles from 4 families, which constitute 15.00% of the reptiles in Bulgaria, as well as one invasive species of aquatic turtle. Some ecological and conservational remarks about the urban herpetofauna in the town are given.

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New data on the distribution of some psocid species in French Guiana (Psocodea: Insecta)

(Plovdiv University Press Paisii Hilendarski, 2025-04-12) Georgiev, Dilian

This study provides new data on the distribution, habitats, and microhabitats of Psocodea in French Guiana. A total of ten species were recorded, some confirmed from old localities, while others were found in new ones. A brief discussion is included regarding the differences between the two Tapinella species: T. dichromoptera and T. montjoliensis.