Ερπετά και αμφίβια της περιοχής Στυμφαλίας [Reptiles and Amphibians in the Area of Stymphalia]

The 28 species of reptiles and amphibians that authors Ph. Katsigiannis and A. Bonetti recorded in the region around Lake Stymphalia form an important group in this habitat’s fauna. Reptiles have a thick skin with scales, which is impermeable to water; on the contrary, amphibians have very thin, smooth skin ands no scales, while in order to reproduce they require fresh water. It should be noted that four endemic species of lizard live in this region. The amphibians are divided into frogs and toads (anurans), as well as salamanders and newts (urodels). The authors’ observations about man’s misconceived attitude towards snakes and their excellent photographs help re-establish the real dimensions of the herpetological world.

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