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First record of Horvath's rock lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi) in the Karavanke Mts., Slovenia

Introduction

First record of horvath's rock lizard (iberolacerta horvathi) in the karavanke mts., slovenia. First documented record of Horvath's rock lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi) in Slovenia's Karavanke Mountains. Explore this significant herpetological discovery.

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This paper presents a significant faunistic record, detailing the first documented presence of Horvath's rock lizard (*Iberolacerta horvathi*) in the Karavanke Mountains, Slovenia. Discoveries of new species localities are fundamental contributions to biogeography and species distribution mapping, particularly for species with specific habitat requirements like alpine or montane reptiles. Such records not only refine our understanding of a species' true range but can also highlight potential dispersal corridors, relict populations, or previously overlooked areas of high biodiversity, thereby enriching the regional faunal inventory. While the exact details of the discovery remain elusive without an abstract, a paper with this title would typically be expected to provide robust evidence for the species identification—ideally supported by morphological characteristics, photographic evidence, and potentially genetic confirmation. Further crucial elements would include precise locality data, a description of the habitat where the specimens were found, and insights into the number of individuals observed. These details are vital for validating the record and allowing other researchers to understand the context and potential significance of this new population within the broader species distribution. The establishment of a new locality for *Iberolacerta horvathi* in the Karavanke Mts. holds important implications for conservation efforts and future ecological studies. It prompts questions regarding the population's origin, size, and genetic connectivity to other known populations. Such a finding could indicate a natural range expansion, the rediscovery of a relict population, or merely an overlooked presence. The full paper would undoubtedly elaborate on these aspects, providing critical data for regional conservation strategies and informing future research into the species' ecology and population dynamics in this newly recorded area.

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