The Potential Distribution and Westernmost Record of Eremias strauchi Kessler, 1878 in Turkey

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Species are affected by many biotic and abiotic variables while distributed in the geographical areas on the earth.These factors constitute all the life-related needs of the species in their habitats and constitute the ecological barrier between the species.In this study, Eremias strauchi was recorded for the first time from Erzurum province and this record constitutes the westernmost locality of the species.Moreover, information on the bioclimatic factors in determining the distribution of the species in Turkey is given.This shows that E. strauchi has adapted to the terrestrial climate and prefers its habitat requirements accordingly.