Kazakhstan

Herpetological research in Central Asia and Kazakhstan: A brief history of reptile studies, main achievements and prospects in the 21st century

This review is devoted to the history and progress in herpetological research in Central Asia and Kazakhstan, a region that is positioned within Central Asia. Studies of the herpetological diversity of Central Asia have a long history and are a special field of research. Research in this area has passed through several developmental stages, the first of which was associated with early expeditions which penetrated into Asia including those of P.S. Pallas and I.I. Lepekhin.

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Historical context and results of a study on Racerunners (Sauria, Lacertidae, Eremias) in Kazakhstan

This article provides a brief historical overview of studies dealing with the genus Eremias, from the late 19 th century to present. Records show that in 2021, nine species of lizards are present in Kazakhstan (about one-third of the volume of the Saurofauna of Kazakhstan), which is 25% of the total volume of the genus Eremias. All of these belong to five subgeneric groups of the genus Eremias. Due to the active study of taxonomy and phylogeny using molecular genetic methods, the fauna of the genus Eremias in Kazakhstan has been enhanced with two new species Eremias dzhungarica and E. stummeri (E. multiocellata-przewalskii-complex). These species and E. vermiculata should be included in the new edition of the Red Data Book of Kazakhstan. The most studied species in the territory of Kazakhstan is E. arguta, but other species require the close attention of specialists.

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Tail bifurcation in the European Glass Lizard (Pseudopus apodus) in South Kazakhstan

We examined 66 individuals of the European Legless Lizard (Pseudopus apodus) from ten sites across this species range. One specimen from South Kazakhstan possessed an additional 7.0 mm long process at the injured end of the tail. Bifurcation in the tail of the European Legless Lizard because of injury is reported for the first time.

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