Records of Reptilia and Amphibia within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2020-2023

Study Extent

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Kyiv Region, Ukraine

Sampling

Occurrences, reported here, were obtained by direct observation and counting of the Reptilia and Amphibia species occurrences along casual routes during work trips within the territory of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone by the members of the scientific department of the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve. Observations were carried out in different seasons.

Method steps

1. Direct observation and recordings of the Reptilia and Amphibian species occurrences along the casual routes (main and forest roads).
2. Preparing an occurrence dataset.

1. Chordata
   rank: phylum
2. Lacertidae
   rank: family
3. Testudines
   rank: order
4. Ranidae
   rank: family
5. Reptilia
   rank: class
6. Bufonidae
   rank: family
7. Anura
   rank: order
8. Squamata
   rank: order
9. Colubridae
   rank: family
10. Viperidae
    rank: family
11. Emydidae
    rank: family
12. Anguidae
    rank: family
13. Amphibia
    rank: class
14. Animalia
    rank: kingdom

Europe, Ukraine, Ukrainian (Kyiv) Polissia, North of Kyiv region, territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (mostly Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve)