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Anatolia Lycian salamander
Lyciasalamandra antalyana
The Anatolia Lycian salamander, 'Lyciasalamandra antalyana, is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family found only in Turkey. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Description
The total length reaches 12-13.9 cm. There is a sexual dimorphism: females are larger than males. The head is flattened and elongated. There is a skin fold on the throat. Paratoids (glands) are visible on the back of the head.
Range & habitat
It prefers temperate forests, scrubby and rocky places. Occurs at altitudes up to 100-650 m above sea level. It is active at night. It is most active in the cooler and wetter winter months, which are also the breeding season.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat”
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