Species · Terrestrial Species
The Marmaris salamander (Lyciasalamandra flavimembris), a type of Lycian salamander, lives only in a small area around Muğla in Türkiye.
Photo: Akdeniz Koruma Vakfı Arşivi
Only seven species of Lycian salamander exist in the world, and they are found in Muğla, Antalya and some Aegean islands.
The Marmaris salamander (Lyciasalamandra flavimembris), a type of Lycian salamander, lives only in a small area around Muğla in Türkiye.
According to the Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), its population is in decline, and it is classed as “Endangered (EN)”.
The results of these studies provide a scientific foundation for species action plans and local area management plans.
Only seven species of Lycian salamander exist in the world, and they are found in Muğla, Antalya and some Aegean islands. They are endemic to the Mediterranean Basin, and their habitat consists of shrubland and pine forests. The habitat of the Marmaris salamander, a type of Lycian salamander (Lyciasalamandra flavimembris), is confined to a small area near Muğla in Türkiye. According to the Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Marmaris salamander’s population is in decline, and it is classed as “Endangered (EN)”.
For this species
The Mediterranean Conservation Foundation is working towards understanding the population structure and dynamics of the Marmaris salamander (breeding phenology, population size and density, etc.) as well as ascertaining its distribution and the threats posed against its habitat.
The results of these studies provide a scientific foundation for species action plans and local area management plans.
Communication and educational activities targeted at various age and interest groups are also organised on a local level to raise awareness of the species.
The Mediterranean Conservation Foundation is working towards understanding the population structure and dynamics of the Marmaris salamander (breeding phenology, population size and density, etc.) as well as ascertaining its distribution and the threats posed against its habitat.
The results of these studies provide a scientific foundation for species action plans and local area management plans.
Communication and educational activities targeted at various age and interest groups are also organised on a local level to raise awareness of the species.
