Amphibians of Adiyaman province

In this study, it was aimed to determine the species of frogs distributed in Adıyaman province as well as their activation period, distributions and various ecological characteristics of these species. As a result of the literature survey, occurence of 3 Anuran species (Rana macrocnemis, Pelophylax ridibundus and Hyla savignyi) belonging to 2 families (Ranidae and Hylidae) and 1 Urodelian species (Ommatotriton vittatus) belonging to Salamandridae family were detected in Adıyaman province. As a result of the field studies, 2 Urodelian species (Salamandra infraimmaculata and Neurergus strauchii) belonging to Salamandridae family and 1 species from Anura (Bufotes variabilis) belonging to Bufonidae family were determined recorded for the first time in Adıyaman province. Collected samples were examined morphologically and taxonomic status were discussed in comparison with the current literature. In addition, some ecological data such as reproductive biology, activation periods and habitat preferences, temperature, pressure and humidity have been were determined and evaluated.