Natura Croatica Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 28 No.1

Ljutica u gradu – nalaz bosanske riđovke Vipera berus bosniensis (Boettger, 1889) u Zagrebu (Serpentes: Viperidae)

Authors: Mladen Zadravec

Authors and affiliation

  • Mladen Zadravec Association Hyla, Lipovac I no. 7, HR – 10 000 Zagreb

Abstract

The finding of Vipera berus bosniensis (Boettger, 1889) in one of Zagreb’s “islands of nature” is presented, indicating that this species had not disappeared from the city area. The importance and implications of this near threatened (NT) taxon is discussed.

Keywords

Balkan adder, urban fauna, Croatia, peri-urban environment