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Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics
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ISSN 1735-434X · Ferdowsi University of Mashhad · 268 artikel di indeks
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A new species of brush-tailed mice of the genus Calomyscus from southern Iran (Calomyscidae: Rodentia)
Calomyscidae is a monotypic family of muroid rodents with nine valid allopatric species distributed in southwestern Asia of which seven species have been so far recognized from Iran. The western and southern Zagros Mountains were thought to be home to a single species, Calomyscus bailwardi, but new…
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Interspecific variation within the genus Ophiomorus DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839 (Sauria: Scincidae) in Iran based on morphological characters
Many studies conducted on range of animals showed that morphology is related to habitat. In the present study, we aimed to examine the morphological characteristics of species assigned to the genus Ophiomorus in Iran. Seventy-one specimens from throughout the range of distribution in the central…
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A preliminary molecular phylogeny of the genus Pholcus in Iran, with notes on taxonomy
Iran is a large country with diverse and unique climate and ecology; therefore, it is expected to discover an exceptional fauna with high species diversity by carefully examining the unknown areas. A few taxonomic studies have been so far conducted on the genus Pholcus in Iran. Taxonomic and…
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A comparative insight into Bombyliid's biodiversity indexes in grasslands in the north of Iran
The Bombyliidae family with around 5382 described species is one of the most important families in order Diptera considering their remarkable roles in biological pest control. Species of the family Bombyliidae were monitored in Guilan province in 2019 and 2020. We aimed to evaluate their…
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Prevalence of Avian Haemosporidian Parasites: A Comparative Study between Resident and Migratory Birds of Iraq
Haemosporidians are a diverse group of vector-borne parasitic protozoa that have a global distribution and some of them live in the avian body as a benign parasite, with no symptoms. Avian Haemosporidians, include three main genera, Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, and Leucocytozoon. These blood parasites…
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Evaluation of the Effect of Ecological Factors on Cannibalism in Pelophylax bedriagae (Pallas, 1771) (Amphibia: Anura)
Marsh frog, Pelophylax bedriagae tadpoles habituate in temporary wetlands where intraspecific aggression has been observed. In this study, we examined the independent and interactive effects of predator cues, water level and density on head width size and head, tail and whole body cannibalism of…
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Assessment of Population Status and Diurnal Behaviour of White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) in Ghachowk, Kaski, Nepal
Vulture Safe Feeding Sites (VSFS) provide diclofenac-free food and create an ideal environment for long-term ecological research on vultures. This study determines the population status and investigates the diurnal behavior White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) at the Ghachowk VSFS in Kaski…
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Geometric morphometric analysis in nine species of genus Hottentotta (Birula 1908) (Arachnida: Scorpiones) from Iran
Hottentotta Birula, 1908 is one of the most widely distributed buthid scorpions, with more than 40described species from Africa, across the Middle East, to India. Currently, this genus is representedby ten morphological species in Iran (H. akbarii, H. jayakari, H. juliae, H. khoozestanus…
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Predicting the impacts of climate change on distribution of the genus Macrovipera in Iran
Climate change is an important growing threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. Previous studies have shown that climate change will negatively influence on Iran’s biodiversity. Reptiles are among the most vulnerable group to climate change. Until now, more than 80 snake species have been recorded in…
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Systematics and distribution of the Leopard Geckos Eublepharis Gray, 1827 (Sauria, Eublepharidae): A review
The eyelid bearing geckos Eublepharidae including six widely disjunct genera and 45 species which are distributed in tropical to temperate habitats of Eurasia, North-Central America and Africa. One of the eublepharid genera is the fat-tailed geckos of the genus Eublepharis Gray, 1827. The specific…
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Bats of Guilan, northern Iran: a review and uncovering novel discoveries, with comments on two key cave roosts
Guilan province, located in northern Iran and surrounded by the Caspian Sea to the north and the Hyrcanian forests to the south, boasts the most diverse habitats in the country. However, there is a lack of information on bat fauna in the caves of Guilan province, with all existing records limited…
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A Review on Taxonomy and Distribution of the Genus Echis Merrem, 1820 (Serpentes: Viperidae) with Special Reference to the Middle East.
Saw scaled vipers of the genus Echis belong to the family Viperidae and subfamily Viperinae. These vipers are widely distributed from East Africa to Southwest and Central Asia. Echis bite is one of the major causes of mortality in the world. Different populations of these medically important snakes…
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Molecular and morphological diversity of Baetis braaschi Zimmermann, 1980 (Ephemeroptera: Baetideae); with notes on species’ description
Although mayflies are the key elements to assess the health value of freshwaters, their biodiversity in the Middle East, in particular in Iran, is poorly studied. Baetis braaschi belongs to the subgenus Rhodobaetis Jacob, 2003, with a wide distribution in Europe and Western Asia. The taxonomy of B…
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Complementary investigation and taxonomic identification of starfishes, (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) from the Northern Persian Gulf, Iran
Sea Stars are one of the most incredible creatures in the coastal and open waters. In this study, 11 species of starfishes have been identified which belonging to six genera and five families in northern islands of Persian Gulf during May 2017 to September 2018. Among the species, Astropecten…
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A review on the genus Trapelus Cuvier, 1817 (Sauria: Agamidae) in the Iranian Plateau
The genus Trapelus Cuvier, 1817, belonging to the subfamily Agaminae, is described with 13 species. There are absolutely four species in Iran: T. agilis, T. ruderatus, T. sanguinolentus and T. persicus. Within the vast distribution range of Trapelus, current and past climate and vicariance events…
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A new record of a rare species, Rhiza stenoptera (Boursin, 1970), from Iran along with a catalogue of Iranian Pseudohadenina Ronkay & Fibiger, 2007 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Based on the examination of the materials collected by LED light trap in 2021, from south of Iran (Kerman province), a rare moth species belonging to Xyleninae subfamily (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae), Rhiza stenoptera (Boursin), is newly recorded for the country. The external and the genital characters…
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Checklist of Aquatc beetles (Coleoptera: Adephaga, Polyphaga) in Azerbaijan Republic
In this checklist 163 aquatic beetles species from 11 families belonging to 46 genera that have been recorded from Azerbaijan are presented. Dytiscidae includes maximum numbers of species This study is based on a generalization of all available literature data.
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Geospatial Analysis of Habitat Suitability for Himalayan Serow Capricornis sumatraensis (Bechstein, 1799) in Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal by using MaXent Model
Capricornis sumatraensis Bechstein, the only sub-species of Serow found in Nepal, is a threatened species distributed across protected mountainous areas. In this study, we conducted a preliminary systematic survey to record the presence or absence of C. sumatraensis, and used satellite imagery…
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Phenotypic and geographic variation among populations of the Platyceps rhodorachis-ventromaculatus species complex (Ophidia: Colubridae) in Iran
Geographical diversity appears in the phenotype of different populations of a given species and specific geographical factors are directly or indirectly involved in this variation. Due to their wide distribution range, snakes of the genus Platyceps Blyth, 1860 are wonderful case studies for…
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Karyological studies of four agamid lizards from Semnane province of Iran
Iran possesses about 241 species of reptiles, which 55 species of them (22.8%) are endemic to Iran. Agamidae is the important family of reptile in Iran with 22 species, which is poor in terms of chromosomal studies. In this paper, karyological survey was made for four species of the family Agamidae…