Polyploidy, hybridization and variation in mating systems are central issues for a deeper understanding of animal evolution. The Iberian species Squalius alburnoides represents an example combining all three phenomena. Previous studies showed that S. alburnoides populations are mainly composed of triploid and diploid hybrid forms (mainly females), and that the tetraploid forms are rare or absen...

In this study, fish species diversity and protection criteria, habitat evaluation, threat elements of the ichthyofauna Devrez Stream were examined monthly between April 2020 March 2021. Eight taxa (7 natives, 1 non-native) belonging to four families (Cyprinidae, Gobionidae, Leuciscidae, Gobiidae) identified. Chondrostoma angorense Elvira, 1987 (endemic) from mentioned was reported for first tim...

In this study, detailed cytogenetic properties of the endemic Ak?ehir chub, Squalius recurvirostris, distributed in basin Ilg?n (Çavu?çu) Lake was investigated by applying standard Giemsa staining, C-banding and Ag-NOR technique. Diploid chromosome number is (2n) 50. A pair heteromorphic chromosomes detected karyotype females. However, difference not observed males. Therefore, it determined tha...

Squalius janae, sp. nov., is described from the upper Dragonja River system in the Adriatic Sea basin in Slovenia. The new species is distinguished from other members of the S. cephalus species group by a combination of the following characters: a long head, head length, 29−32% SL, always markedly exceeding body depth; a pointed conical snout; a slightly subterminal mouth, with a clearly projec...

For many years lizard thermal ecology studies have relied on the use of contact thermometry to obtain internal body temperature (Tb) of the animals. However, with progressing technology, an interest grew in using new, less invasive methods, such as InfraRed (IR) pyrometry and thermography, to infer Tb of reptiles. Nonetheless few studies have tested the reliability of these new tools. The prese...