Arch. Biol. Sci., , 67(3), 1043-1053, 2015 DOI:10.2298/ABS150210067K

UPDATED DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUROPEAN POND TURTLE EMYS ORBICULARIS (LINNAEUS, 1758) AND ITS CONSERVATION ISSUES IN

Imre Krizmanić1,*, Aleksandar Urošević2, Aleksandar Simović3, Milivoj Krstić3, Danko Jović4, Rastko Ajtić5, Marko Anđelković2, Maja Slijepčević2, Sonja Đorđević1, Ana Golubović1, Vladimir Žikić6 and Georg Džukić2

1 University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Belgrade, Serbia 2 University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Belgrade, Serbia 3 Serbian Herpetological Society “Milutin Radovanović”, Belgrade, Serbia 4 Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia, Niš, Serbia 5 Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia, New Belgrade, Serbia 6 University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology, Niš, Serbia.

*Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract: Although the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) been included in studies for several decades, the information about its distribution and the state of populations in Serbia is still incomplete. The data collected from the available literature sources, and those based on the authors’ own field investigations, indicate that E. orbicularis occupies a large part of the territory of the Republic of Serbia, preferring aquatic biotopes at lower altitudes. We compiled a list of 287 localities where the presence of the pond turtle has been recorded. Of those, 14% (40 localities) were known only from literature sources, localities added during our field investigations represent 82% (235 sites), 4% (12 localities) confirming literature data. We also gathered information on the main negative threats to the endurance of the pond turtle in Serbia. These are habitat pollution, degradation and destruction, and the spread of allochthonous invasive turtle species. Some protective and conservation measures are suggested in the conclusion.

Key words: Emys orbicularis; distribution; protection; Serbia

Received February 10, 2015; Revised March 24, 2015; Accepted March 25, 2015

INTRODUCTION 2001; Arnold and Ovenden, 2002; Stuckas et al., 2014). As a semiaquatic freshwater species (Ficetola and De According to Fritz et al. (2007), the only autochthonous Bernardi, 2006), the pond turtle can be found in most representative of freshwater turtles in Serbia, the Euro- inland waters. It prefers sunlit, stagnant or slowly flow- pean pond turtle, belongs to the nominotypical sub- ing waters surrounded by dense vegetation, at altitudes species Emys orbicularis orbicularis (Linnaeus 1758). ranging the sea level to 1700 m a.s.l. (Podloucky, 1997). Its distribution area ranges from Denmark, parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal Despite the relatively long period of herpetologi- in the west, to Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea and the Ural cal research in Serbia (Džukić, 1977), understanding Mountains in the east, and from the northern parts of the distribution and vulnerability of this species has Germany and Russia to southern Italy, Sicily and North so far been incomplete and fragmentary. The earliest Africa at the far south. To the southeast, it extends accounts of the presence of E. orbicularis in Serbia through Turkey and the Middle East, to eastern Cau- date back to the second half of the 19th and begin- casus, the southern shores of the Caspian Sea and Turk- ning of 20th century (Pančić, 1869; Đorđević, 1900a, menistan, i.e. to Iran and Syria (Podloucky, 1997; Fritz, b). In the subsequent decades, and only sporadically,

1043 1044 Krizmanić et al. data on the distribution of this species were compiled, other colleagues (see Acknowledgments). Some data but only at the level of zoogeographical and faunis- originated from the collection of the Museum of Natu- tic studies of amphibians and reptiles on the terri- ral History in Vienna. We also included some informa- tory of the former Yugoslavia (Karaman, 1939, 1948; tion from field herpetology websites (www.euroherp. Radovanović, 1951, 1964). The majority of literature com, http://en.balcanica.info, www.teraristika.org) and data is concentrated in papers presenting the fauna from the portal dedicated to mapping and monitoring of amphibians and reptiles on regional or local scales, the biological diversity of Serbia (http://www.bioras. e.g. mountain ranges, important aquatic ecosystems petnica.rs). For the usage of these data, we followed the and areas significant in terms of nature conserva- terms and conditions of the websites and, where neces- tion (Pasuljević, 1968; Crnobrnja and Rohalj, 1988; sary, asked the authors for permissions. During recent Džukić, 1972, 1998; Krizmanić, 1996, 1998, 2000a, field investigations, other than visually observing and b, 2002; Panjković et al., 2000; Dobretić, 2011a, b). catching the animals with nets and/or by hand, we used The first comprehensive and analytical review of the funnel traps (150 cm and 200 cm long, 50 cm in diam- diversity of herpetofauna to mention this species was eter). A total of 287 records were compiled, over 70% of done for the former Yugoslavia (Džukić, 1995). The which (235) were the authors’ previously unpublished first general presence assessment of E. orbicularis on data. We adopted the altitudinal classification of the the territory of Serbia (Tomović et al., 2014) provided territory of Serbia into the Pannonian, Peripannonian only a contour map, without precise locality data. and mountain-valley regions of Marković (1980). All At the international level, E. orbicularis is treated available records were mapped on 10 x 10 km and 50 as Near Threatened (Cox and Temple, 2009). How- x 50 km UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) geo- ever, this assessment was published in 1996 and needs graphic coordinate grid systems. updating. The pond turtle is also listed in the An- nexes II and IV of the European Commission Coun- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION cil Directive (Council of the European Communities, 1992 a,b), and Appendix II of the Bern Convention Distribution on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natu- ral Habitats (Council of Europe, 1979). In Serbia, E. orbicularis inhabits a large part of the terri- The pond turtle in Serbia is strictly protected un- tory. Being dependent on the presence of aquatic habi- der the Law on Nature Protection from 2009, and the tats, its distribution is not uniform, but populations can Ordinance to Designate and Protect the Strictly Pro- be locally abundant. In general, E. orbicularis was de- tected and Protected Species of Wild Plants, Animals tected in 287 localities. These comprise 168 out of the and Fungi, Appendix 1 from 2010(a). 1004 (16.7%) 10x10 km UTM squares covering Serbia (Fig. 1). The presence and, in particular, abundance of The purpose of this paper was to present the cur- the pond turtle in Serbia is determined by geographical rent knowledge of the distribution of E. orbicularis and other abiotic conditions in its habitats, mainly by in Serbia based on precise locality information, and altitude and the presence of adequate aquatic biotopes to indicate the major factors threatening its survival. (Radovanović, 1951). Considering that the territory of Serbia can be tentatively divided into two parts strong- ly differing in topography and hydrology (Marković, MATERIALS AND METHODS 1980), there is a marked difference in the abundance of The information on the distribution of E. orbicularis pond turtles in lowland areas compared to mountain- in Serbia was obtained from literature sources, the ous regions. The majority of localities (195, app. 68%) authors’ field observations, and field data donated by were located in the territory of the prov- D iSTRIBUTION and protection of Emys orbicularis 1045 ince (altitudes ranging from 65 m to 300 m − Fruška venture far from water; however, during the reproduc- Mountain, DR00). Only 2 localities (Vranje, Sv. tive season, as well as before and after hibernation, sev- Ilija Hill – EN61 and Priština, Grmija Hill – EN12, eral individuals were recorded at large distances from EN22) inhabited by this species lie above 1 000 m. We their aquatic habitats. The maximum distance from concluded that E. orbicularis in Serbia inhabits areas water recorded was 2.4 km: we found a pond turtle with (sub-)Mediterranean and temperate-continental killed by a vehicle on the road between the villages of climates, which is in accordance with the division pro- Hajdukovo and Male Pijace (DS 10). posed by Stevanović and Stevanović (1995). Legislation, threats and protection In Serbia, E. orbicularis can be found in almost all types of aquatic biotopes with stagnant and slowly Despite the existence of legal protection of turtles in flowing waters. Its populations are particularly nu- Serbia from 2009 and 2010(a), there is no informa- merous in aquatic biotopes with abundant vegetation: tion concerning the status of the pond turtle popula- mainly backwaters, stagnant tributaries and floodplains tions. In addition, objectives and tasks in their moni- of the rivers , , Tisa, Begej, etc. Large popu- toring are not established. Therefore, apart from the lations were also recorded in artificial aquatic habitats basic protective regulations no specific and practical such as canals, fishponds, various types of pits and ar- measures have been prescribed and undertaken with tificial lakes in the parks of larger cities. Turtles rarely regard to pond turtle protection. In many European countries, the rapid degradation of natural pond turtle habitats has led to the implementation of monitor- ing, protection, captive breeding and reintroduction projects for this species (Ayaz et al., 2013; Ayres et al., 2013; Farkas et al., 2013; Ficetola et al., 2013; Melita et al., 2013; Mollov et al., 2013; Raemy et al., 2013; Schneeweiß and Breu, 2013; Sos, 2013; Šalamon et al., 2013; Teixeira et al., 2013; Thienpont et al., 2013). In Serbia, there has been only one project concerning E. orbicularis (Crnobrnja-Isailović and Mesaroš, 2013). For the time being, there is no discernible progress in the elimination of shortcomings in the protection of this species. In other ex-Yugoslav countries, the pond turtle has various distribution patterns and protec- tion status: it is protected in Slovenia (Vamberger et al., 2012; Vamberger et al., 2013) and Montene- gro (Republički zavod za zaštitu prirode, 2006) and strictly protected in Croatia (Jelić et al., 2012). In the FYR of Macedonia, this species has a highly restricted distribution (Sterijovski et al., 2014). In Bosnia and Herzegovina it is considered vulnerable (Ministarstvo okoliša i turizma, 2013). According to the results pre- sented herein, in comparison to some other countries (Bona et al., 2013; Gent, 2013; Schneeweiß and Breu, Fig. 1. Records of E. orbicularis from Serbia (National grid UTM 10 × 10 km). Black squares previously published records; gray 2013), the status of populations of pond turtles in Ser- squares new records; gray + black literature data confirmed in bia is still not alarming. Recent analysis (Crnobrnja- recent field surveys. Isailović and Mesaroš, 2013) showed that the survival 1046 Krizmanić et al. of E. orbicularis is not seriously jeopardized by natural of land alterations that could be avoided in future. causes. Nevertheless, its survival depends on under- Hydromeliorative interventions in this area typically standing the major non-natural endangering factors. involved the digging of a dense network of irrigation/ drainage canals: its overall length today is approxi- Endangering factors mately 1000 km (Likić, 2002; Andrejev, 2004). Mas- sive draining operations have surely caused a serious The principal cause of the decline and extinction of decline in pond turtle populations in the Vojvodina pond turtle populations throughout their distribu- province. On the other hand, the construction of the tion area is the fragmentation and physical destruc- huge canal network acted as a complex of corridors tion of aquatic habitats, accompanied by the strong through which the turtles and other aquatic wildlife rise in the level of pollution (Fritz and Chiari, 2013; were able to migrate and establish contact with previ- Crnobrnja-Isailović and Mesaroš, 2013). These fac- ously separated populations. tors lead to the direct mortality of individuals, and their migrations and communication between popu- Unfortunately, some methods that are being lations become difficult or impossible. implemented (as well as some that are not) question these positive side effects of anthropogenic land- In certain areas of their range, deaths on roads scape alterations. Namely, other than usually being during seasonal or daily migrations are quite fre- used as dumping sites, these canals are often lined quent, and represent a realistic threat to the stability by plastic foil, which has negative impacts on almost of some turtle populations (Puky et al., 2004, Tra- kimas and Sidaravičius, 2008). Urbanization in the all living forms (Draginčić et al., 2011; Draginčić and proximity of the turtles’ natural breeding sites, even Marković, 2013). In such canals the macrophyte veg- if it does not cause the destruction (draining) of their etation, a basic prerequisite for the survival of pond habitats, can lead to a decrease in the abundance, and/ turtles in disturbed habitats, cannot develop. In ad- or disappearance of populations. dition, the very nature of these foils prevents the ani- mals’ movements, and they can cause the turtles to Hydromeliorative interventions over large areas drown. Because there is no control and prevention of can lead to dramatic changes in aquatic habitats. The discharges of various chemicals into the waters of the regulation of river courses and creation of embank- canal network, thry are highly contaminated (Berge ments, which prevent water from reaching the in- and Medbø, 2005; Dalmacija et al., 2006; Josimov- shore water basins (backwaters, marshes, ponds, ca- Dunđerski et al., 2008; Kaisarević et al., 2009) and nals) (Pavić et al., 2012), in conjunction with climate unsuitable for wildlife. change and the reduction in atmospheric precipita- tion (Veljković et al., 2012) may lead to a distortion Lowland aquatic habitats are usually tightly encir- of the basic conditions necessary for the survival of cled by fields and arable land. These pose a threat to the pond turtle populations. survival of turtles and the biotope itself. Not only are In the southern part of the Pannonian Plain (pres- all agricultural chemicals being washed directly into ent day Vojvodina province, an area of over 2 million the canal water, but the ever-increasing plowing of the hectares), huge hydrological interventions were con- land leads to the destruction of appropriate egg-laying ducted almost 300 years ago (Dragović et al., 2005; places. The largest portion of the species distribution Džukić et al., 2008). These resulted in the draining range in Serbia lies in the areas under strong influenc- and destruction of numerous small aquatic habitats in es of agricultural engineering (Pannonian Plain and which pond turtles were probably present. The level Peripannonian areas); however, the adverse impacts of of this destruction cannot be adequately evaluated, agricultural chemicals have never been analyzed (see but it is possible to specify some of the consequences Bishop et al., 1998; Stewart et al., 2011). 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Another gravely understudied threat to native Proposed conservation measures pond turtles is the presence and fast spreading of the highly invasive allochthonous turtle, Trachemys There is still no information on the demographic pa- scripta elegans (red-eared slider). This species is al- rameters of the pond turtle in Serbia. Therefore, it is ready present throughout the world (Cadi and Joly, necessary to conduct countrywide research in order 2004; Bringsøe, 2006) and in numerous countries has to assess the current condition and perspectives of already established viable populations (Ficetola et al., the populations of this species. After comprehensive 2002; Cadi and Joly, 2004; Vamberger et al., 2013) it analyses, species-specific monitoring protocols and is on the list of the world’s 100 worst invasive species protection procedures must be prescribed, firmly (Scalera, 2006). Based on current findings (Ficetola et implemented and strictly controlled. al., 2012; Lazarević et al., 2012; Urošević et al., 2015, in press), the negative impact of this invader in Ser- Nevertheless, even before extensive population bia is relatively low, since introductions are concen- ecology investigations, the basic protection measures trated in urban and suburban localities. However, should be implemented. This is important because this conclusion might be due to the lack of knowl- realistic threats exist that can seriously jeopardize edge of the ecology and interactions of the two spe- the survival of E. orbicularis in certain areas. (Vla- cies. Detailed studies are necessary. There is sound da Republike Srbije, 2010b; Skupština Autonomne evidence that red-eared sliders can reproduce in Serbia Pokrajine Vojvodine, 2009). Basic measures focused (Đorđević and Anđelković, 2015, in press); therefore, on preventing/mitigating the negative consequences the establishment of naturalized populations can be of various “natural” and anthropogenic pressures can expected in near future. Recent findings of the Chi- be grouped according to the threats they pose. Pro- nese softshell turtles (Pelodiscus spp.) in the , cedures previously recommended for the protection including Serbia (Urošević et al., 2015, in press) should of the pond turtle in Serbia mostly aim at preserv- also be a reason for concern. These medium-sized car- ing and/or revitalizing the disturbed or devastated nivorous turtles can easily produce viable populations aquatic habitats. However, harmonized procedures and are therefore potentially invasive (Somma, 2013). at the national level do not exist, and the legislation prescribing the conditions of protecting pond turtles In northern parts of the distribution area of the (and other protected species) is inconsistent and un- pond turtle, the high pressure of introduced predatory satisfactory. species, Nyctereutes procyonoides (raccoon dog) and Regarding threats to the habitats of E. orbicular- Procyon lotor (raccoon) was noticed (Fritz and Chiari, is in Serbia, it is necessary to adopt a national plan 2013). These invasive species (Ćirović and Milenković, for the protection of marshes and wetland habitats 2003; Kauhala and Kowalczyk, 2011) may have ex- (which are considered globally threatened areas) tremely negative impacts on the abundance and distri- (Ramsar Convention Secretariat, 2010). It is essen- bution of pond turtle in Serbia as well. A serious threat tial to prevent the dumping of waste into and near to numerous species, including E. orbicularis, is the ille- aquatic biotopes. It is especially important to prevent gal collection and trade of specimens originating in the the spilling of toxic substances used in agriculture. wild. A recent example is the confiscation of a shipment of 1327 individuals at the border between the FYR of Mitigation of the harmful consequences caused Macedonia and Serbia in December 2012 (CITES Ser- by the introduction of invasive and predatory species, bia). The tortoises were intended to be smuggled into/ as well as the illegal trade in threatened native turtle through Serbia. They were sent to the zoo in Belgrade species, is possible only through a strict implementa- until their status is resolved. To the time of preparation tion of national and international legislation. The lin- of this manuscript, these turtles are still in Belgrade ing of canals with plastic/concrete must be stopped. Zoo, under seriously inadequate conditions. Proper maintenance of the canal network (necessary 1048 Krizmanić et al. for agriculture and flood prevention) can maintain from http://en.balcanica.info. Research was funded by the the functioning of the canal system and the stabil- Ministries of Education, Sciences and Technological De- ity of E. orbicularis populations at the same time. In velopment (Grant No. 173043) and Agriculture and Envi- particular segments of roads along aquatic habitats, ronmental Protection (Grant No. 401-00-00243/2014-08) where high turtle mortality has been observed or is of the Republic of Serbia, and by the Rufford Small Grants Foundation (Grant No. 12291-1). infered, it is necessary to set mobile (seasonal) or fixed (permanent) protective fences, or to construct Authors’ contribution: IK, AU, AS, MK, DJ, RA, MA, MS, underpasses, which would facilitate the safe seasonal SĐ, AG, VŽ, GDŽ collected the data. IK analyzed the data migrations of turtles. In addition, traffic signs should and wrote the paper. be placed along such roads. 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Krizmanić; v. and of wild fauna and flora: Annex II. OJ. L 206, 22-36. Svetićevo, Čiker, DR07, I. Krizmanić; v. Zobnatica, CR97, The Council of the European communities (1992b). Council Direc- I. Krizmanić; Bečej, Mrtva Tisa, DR25, I. Krizmanić; v. tive 92 /43 /EEC on the conservation of natural habitats Bačko Gradište, Klisa, DR24, I. Krizmanić; Kanjiža, v. Male and of wild fauna and flora: Annex IV. OJ. L 206, 38-45. Pijace, Kapetanski Rit Marsh, DS10, I. Krizmanić; Kula, v. Thienpont, S., Vacher, J.P., Berroneau, M., Miquet, A., Barthe, Crvenka, canal, CR75, I. Krizmanić; Ludoško Lake, L., Caillebotte, A., Lerat, D., Gendre, T., Owen-Jones, Z., v. Hajdukovo, DS00, DS10, I. Krizmanić; Novi Sad, Begeč, Marandon, J.L. and Quesada, R. (2013). Conservation Begečka Jama, CR91, I. Krizmanić; Futog, CR90, I. activities for European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) in Krizmanić; Kać, Dunavac, DR11, I. Krizmanić; Kovilj, France. Herpetol. Notes. 6, 139-141. Arkanj, DR20, I. Krizmanić; Rumenka, canal, DR01, I. Tomović, Lj., Ajtić, R., Ljubisavljević, K., Urošević, A., Jović, D., Krizmanić; Telep, Dunavac, DR00, I. Krizmanić; town, Krizmanić, I., Labus, N., Đorđević, S., Kalezić, L.M., Vukov, Dunavski Park, DR01, I. Krizmanić; Odžaci, v. Bački Bre- T. and G. Džukić (2014). Reptiles in Serbia − distribution stovac, CR64, A. Simović; v. Bogojevo, CR54, I. Krizmanić; and diversity patterns. Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. 7, 129-158. v. Karavukovo, Kamarište, CR53, CR54, I. Krizmanić; v. Trakimas, G. and J. Sidaravičius (2008). Road mortality threatens Ratkovo, CR63, CR73, I. Krizmanić; v. Srpski Miletić, small northern populations of the European pond turtle, CR64, I. Krizmanić; Palićko Jezero Lake, Krvavo Jezero Emys orbicularis. Acta Herpetol. 3, 161-166. Lake, DS00, I. Krizmanić; v. Palić, ZOO, DS00, I. Urošević, A., Tomović, Lj., Ajtić, R., Simović, A. and G. Džukić Krizmanić; Majkin Salaš, DS00, I. Krizmanić; Senta, Čarda, (2015 (28), in press). Alterations in the reptilian fauna of DR28, I. Krizmanić; r. Tisa, DR28, I. Krizmanić; Sombor, Serbia: Introduction of exotic and anthropogenic range Mostonga, CR57, I. Krizmanić; v. Bački Breg, Bajski canal, expansion of native species. Herpetozoa. 28, "in press" CR38, I. Krizmanić; Karapandža, CR38, I. Krizmanić; v. Vamberger, M., Lipovšek, G. and M. Gregorič (2012). First repro- Bački Monoštor, Šmaguc, Stari Dunavac, CR37, I. duction record of Trachemys scripta (Schoefpp, 1792), in Krizmanić; Donja siga, Mazgala, CR47, I. Krizmanić; v. Slovenia. Herpetozoa. 25, 76-79. Bezdan, Zimovnik, CR37, I. Krizmanić; Baračka, CR37, Vamberger, M., Poboljšaj, K., Govedič, M., Debeljak Šabec, N. and CR38, I. Krizmanić; v. Čonoplja, canal, CR67, I. Krizmanić; A. Žagar (2013). Conservation activities for European pond v. Doroslovo, canal, CR55, I. Krizmanić; v. Riđica, Plazović, turtles (Emys orbicularis) in Slovenia. Herpetol. Notes. 6, CR59, I. Krizmanić; v. Sivac, canal, CR76, I. Krizmanić; 123-126. Subotica, Kereš, border, CS91, I. Krizmanić; Makova Sed- Veljković, N., Popović, T., Jovičić, M. and T. Glišić-Dopuđa (2012). mica, Hrastovača, Cirkuzantska Bara pond, DS01, M. Uticaj klimatskih faktora na kvalitet vodotokova Pomoravlja Kalezić; Radanovac, CS91, I. Krizmanić; v. Bački Vino- - analiza metodom SSWQIRB. Voda i sanit. teh. 42, 31-38. gradi, surrounding, DS11, Lj. Tomović; Seleven, DS11, S. Vlada Republike Srbije (2009). Zakon o zaštiti prirode. Sl. gl. RS. Đorđević; v. Gornji Tavankut, Skenderevo Lake, CR89, I. 36/09, 88/10, 91/10, 1-60. Krizmanić; v. Horgoš, canal, DS21, DNK project; v. Kele- Vlada Republike Srbije (2010a). Pravilnik o proglašenju i zaštiti bija, marsh, CS81, CS91, I. Krizmanić; CS90, NHMW; strogo zaštićenih i zaštićenih divljih vrsta biljaka, životinja Subotička Peščara Sand, Bukvać, CS91, I. Krizmanić; bor- i gljiva. Sl. gl. RS. 5/10, 47/11. der, DS01, I. Krizmanić; Majdan, CS91, I. Krizmanić; Titel, Vlada Republike Srbije (2010b). Zakon o prostornom planu Repub- v. Gardinovci, marsh, DR30, I. Krizmanić; Žabalj, Jegrička, like Srbije od 2010. do 2020. godine. Sl. gl. RS. 88/10, 1-371. DR22, I. Krizmanić; : Alibunar, v. Dobrica, Vasinska 1052 Krizmanić et al.

Bara pond, DR80, M. Krstić; Bela Crkva, r. , EQ26, M. EN82, D. Jović; Southern Serbia: Bujanovac, v. Levosoje, Krstić; surrounding, Šljunkara Lake, EQ37, DNK project; Geren Dvor, EM69, DNK project; , Barje Lake, v. v. Crvena Crkva, Dolić, EQ27, M. Krstić; Crnovački Barje, EN64, I. Krizmanić; v. Šainovac, EN75, Rufford proj- spring, EQ27, M. Kalezić; v. Kusić, r. Nera, EQ36, M. Krstić; ect; v. Turekovac, EN75, S. Antić; Vranje, v. , Beograd, Palilula, Crvenka, Jagodinska Bara pond, DQ56, Aleksandrovačko Jezero Lake, EN70, Lj. Tomović; : M. Slijepčević; Borča, canal Sebeš, DQ66, M. Andjelković; Kosovska Mitrovica, DN84, G. Pasuljević; Lipljan, v. Pančevački Rit Marsh, DQ66, M. Andjelković; Ovča, Ilićev Radevo, EN01, M. Kalezić; Priština, Grmija Hill, EN12, Dunavac, DQ66, V. Žikić; Zatonja pond, DQ47, DQ48, R. EN22, G. Pasuljević; : Istok, v. Đurakovac, DN53, Ajtić; Crvenka, DQ56, DQ57, R. Ajtić; Čoka, surrounding, G. Pasuljević; Klina, Jerinjak Mt., DN61, G. Pasuljević; DR38, I. Krizmanić; v. Crna Bara, surrounding, DR49, Prizren, v. Zrze, DM68, I. Krizmanić; Pomoravlje: Smeder- DNK project; v. Jazovo, r. Aranka, DR48, I. Krizmanić; evo, Fortress, DQ94, A. Urošević; Godominsko Polje, canal, Deliblatska Peščara Sand, v. , r. Dunav, DQ94, A. Urošević; town, Jezava, DQ94, A. Urošević; EQ26, M. Krstić; Mangulica farm, EQ26, M. Krstić; Steva- Veliko Gradište, r. Pek, mouth, EQ45, A. Urošević; v. Ram, nove Ravnice, EQ26, DNK project; v. Deliblato, lake, EQ06, EQ26, A. Urošević; North-Eastern Serbia: Donji Milano- A. Simović; v. Dubovac, EQ16, M. Slijepčević; v. Dupljaja, vac, surrounding, EQ82, G. Džukić; , surrounding, EQ27, M. Krstić; v. Gaj, Crna Bara pond, DQ95, A. FQ24, M. Andjelković; v. Mala , fish pond, FQ23, R. Urošević; v. Grebenac, Svinjska Plaža, EQ17, DNK project; Ajtić; v. , FQ23, M. Kalezić; v. , v. Jasenovo, EQ27, M. Krstić; v. Kajtasovo, , fish pond, FQ33, R. Ajtić; Kučajske Planine Mts., v. Sisevac, Dulin Bara pond, EQ26, DNK project; v. Orešac, Židovar, r. Crnica, EP46, I. Krizmanić; , v. Debeli , r. EQ27, M. Krstić; v. Šumarak, Hatarice, EQ16, A. Urošević; Crna , EQ71, G. Džukić; , v. Jabukovac, r. Majur Bara pond, EQ06, EQ16, G. Džukić; Vrela, EQ16, G. Zamna, FQ11, M. Kalezić; v. Tamnič, road to v. Brusnik, Džukić; Kovačica, surrounding, DQ79, G. Džukić; , FP18, Rufford project; Zaječar, v. Trnavac, FP07, M. Kalezić; Kovin bridge, DQ95, A. Urošević; Pančevo, r. Tamiš, DQ76, North-Western Serbia: Sremska Mitrovica, v. , G. Džukić; v. Banatski Brestovac, Ponjavica pond, DQ85, Zasavica pond, CQ87, I. Krizmanić; Srem: Beočin, v. Susek, I. Krizmanić; Jabkov Cvet, DQ84, DNK project; v. Dolovo, CR90, I. Krizmanić; Beograd, Novi Beograd, block 71, DQ87, DQ97, M. Kalezić; Sečanj, v. Jaša Tomić, r. Tamiš, DQ45, M. Andjelković; Fruška Gora Mt., , DR83, I. Krizmanić; Vršac, v. Vlajkovac, Vlajkovačko Jezero Ledinačko Jezero Lake, DR00, I. Krizmanić; v. Čortanovci, Lake, EQ19, M. Andjelković; Vršački Rit Marsh, EQ29, DR20, I. Krizmanić; Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Petrovaradin- ER20, I. Krizmanić; Vršački Breg Mt., Mali Rit Marsh, ski Rit Marsh, DR10, DR11, I. Krizmanić; Pećinci, v. Obrež, EQ29, M. Krstić; , Mužlja, lake, DR52, I. pond, to v. Kupinovo, DQ25, A. Simović; Krizmanić; v. Čenta, fish pond, DQ59, DNK project; Car- hotel, DQ15, A. Urošević; Crepovačke , DQ15, I. ska Bara pond, DR51, DNK project; v. Melenci, DR44, Krizmanić; Krstonošića okno, DQ25, I. Krizmanić; Kupin- DNK project; v. Tomaševac, DR71, A. Simović; r. Tamiš, ski kut, DQ14, I. Krizmanić; Ruma, v. Grabovci, DQ05, I. DR61, DR71, I. Krizmanić; : Ćelijsko Jezero Krizmanić; Sremska , town, park, DR00, I. Lake, EP10, R. Ajtić; Mt., v. Semeteš, Semeteško Krizmanić; Sremska Mitrovica, v. Sremska Rača, CQ67, I. Jezero Lake, DN79, G. Džukić; Kruševac, v. Bela Voda, Krizmanić; Surčin, v. Bečmen, lake, DQ35, A. Simović; Osredak, EP12, D. Jović; Kuršumlija, v. Prolom, Prolomka Galovica canal, DQ45, A. Urošević; Tvrđenjava Lake, DQ35, spring, EN36, G. Pasuljević; Leskovac, v. Milanovo, EN76, A. Urošević; Bečmenska Bara pond, DQ35, A. Urošević; v. S. Antić; Merošina, v. Batušinac, Batušinačke Bare ponds, Boljevci, canal, DQ35, A. Urošević; v. Progar, DQ35, A. EN69, V. Žikić; Prokuplje, v. Bresničić, EN38, D. Jović; Simović; Bojčinska Šuma forest, DQ35, A. Simović; Živača Eastern Serbia: Greben Planina Mt., v. Poganovo, Boro- fish pond, DQ35, DNK project; Šid, v. Morović, Studva, vsko Polje, Borovsko Jezero Lake, FN45, G. Džukić; CQ58, I. Krizmanić; Morovićke Šume forests, CQ57, I. Knjaževac, r. Vratarnica, FP04, I. Krizmanić; Leskovac, v. Krizmanić; Šumadija: Mt., Trešnja, DQ63, M. Donja Lokošnica, surrounding, EN77, DNK project; Niš, Slijepčević; Beograd, Ada Ciganlija, DQ55, A. Simović; v. Lalinske Pojate, Lalinačka , EN69, Lj. Tomović; Čukarica, Košutnjak, DQ55, A. Urošević; , , Pirot, v. Barje Čiflik, FN27, G. Džukić; v. Vlasi, FN35, Resničko Jezero Lake, DQ55, M. Andjelković; Veliko Ratno FN36, A. Urošević; Sićevačka Klisura Gorge, v. Ostrovica, Ostrvo, DQ56, I. Krizmanić; Kragujevac, v. Donja Sabanta, Banjica, EN89, EN99, D. Jović; Soko , Bovansko Žeželj Hill, DP96, A. Simović; , r. Kolubara, DQ31, Jezero Lake, EP53, EP63, V. Žikić; Stara Planina Mt., v. I. Krizmanić; , v. Barzilovica, Đulinac, DQ40, G. Rudinje, FN29, A. Simović; v. Temska, FN29, A. Simović; Džukić; Topola, v. Jelenac, DQ70, A. Simovi v. , Zlatarica pond, FP10, D. Jović; South-Eastern Serbia: Bosilegrad, town, Magurka, FN20, G. Džukić; v. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION II – published records Radičevci, FN20, G. Džukić; Grdelička Klisura Gorge, v. Information on localities, as follows locality name (v. – vil- Velika Kopašnica, EN84, G. Džukić; Vladičin Han, v. Jovac, lage, Mt. – mountain), UTM code. For the records obtained EN82, D. Jović; Crkveno Jezero Lake, EN82, D. Jović; Rusi- from BIORAS portal (Simović et al., 2012) only the UTM movo Jezero Lake, EN82, D. Jović; Živkovo Jezero Lake, codes were available. 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Bačka: Novi Sad, town, Futoški Park, DR01, Baley and Jablonski Šumadija: Avala Mt., Trešnja, DQ63, Crnobrnja-Isailović 2006-2014; without precise locality, DS01; without precise et al., 2012; Baley and Jablonski 2006-2014; v. Zuce, DQ64, locality, CR44, Perić and Stanković, 2005; without precise Crnobrnja-Isailović et al., 2012; Baley and Jablonski 2006- locality, CR45, Perić and Stanković, 2005; without precise 2014; Beograd, Ada Ciganlija, Makiš, DQ55, Crnobrnja- locality, DR32; without precise locality, CR53, Simović et Isailović et al., 2012; r. Sava, DQ56, Münch, 1997; Rakovica, al., 2012; without precise locality, CR65, Simović et al., Rakovačke Bare ponds, DQ55, Crnobrnja-Isailović et al., 2012; without precise locality, CR86, Simović et al., 2012; 2012; Stari Grad, ZOO, DQ56, Crnobrnja-Isailović et al., without precise locality, CR99, Simović et al., 2012; without 2012; Kalemegdan, DQ56, Münch, 1997 precise locality, CS80, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, CS81, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, REFERENCES FOR THE LOCALITY DATA: DR08, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, DR18, (References already cited in the References section were omitted) Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, DR19, Simović Baley, P. and Jablonski, D. Balcanica.info. (2006-2014) http:// et al., 2012; without precise locality, DR26, Simović et al., cs.balcanica.info/ 2012; without precise locality, DR29, Simović et al., 2012; Crnobrnja-Isailović, J., Jelić, I., Stanisavljević, B. and N. 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Hung. 6, 1-98. precise locality, DQ69, Simović et al., 2012; without pre- Ivančević, B., Savić, S., Sabovljević, M., Niketić, M., Tomović, cise locality, DQ75, Simović et al., 2012; without precise G., Zlatković, B., Ranđelović, V., Lakušić, D., Ćetković, A., locality, DR39, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, Pavićević, D., Krpo-Ćetković, J., Crnobrnja-Isailović, J., DR53, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, DR55, Puzović, S. and M. Paunović (2007). Pregled vrsta Stare Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, DR65, Simović et al., 2012; without precise locality, DS30, Simović et al., planine u Srbiji. In: Biodiverzitet Stare planine u Srbiji, (Eds. 2012; without precise locality, EQ05, Simović et al., 2012; D. Lakušić, and A. Ćetković), 159-219. Regionalni centar Central Serbia: Kopaonik Mt., v. Radošiće, , DN79, za životnu sredinu za Centralnu i Istočnu Evropu, Beograd. Crnobrnja and Rohalj, 1988; v. Semeteš, Semeteško Jezero Karović, Č. and M. Vučanović (2011). IBA i Natura 2000 u Lake, DN79, Džukić, 1991; Eastern Serbia: Stara Planina jugoistočnom Banatu. Avalon, Vršac. 15 pp. Mt., v. Vrtovac, FP10, Ivančević et al., 2007; without pre- Münch, H. (1997). Zoologische Beobachtungen auf dem Balkan von cise locality, FN37, Simović et al., 2012; Southern Serbia: 1941 bis 1945. Rudolstädter nat. hist. Schr. Suppl. 2. 99 pp. Vranje, Sveti Ilija Hill, EN61, Džukić, 1991; Metohija: Perić, R. and M. Stanković (2005). Prilog poznavanju faune vodoz- Dragaš, v. , DM66, Pasuljević, 1968; Northeastern emaca i gmizavaca na teritoriji opštine Apatin. Zbor. rad. Serbia: without precise locality, EP88, Simović et al., 2012; EcoIst’05. 01, 43-47. without precise locality, EQ83, Simović et al., 2012; without Simović, A., Stanković, M. and Mesaroš, G. Podaci o rasprostran- precise locality, FP05, Simović et al., 2012; without precise jenju vrste Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) u Srbiji. Portal locality, FP06, Simović et al., 2012; Northwestern Serbia: za kartiranje biološke raznovrsnosti Srbije – BioRas. (2012) without precise locality, CQ73, Simović et al., 2012; without http://www.bioras.petnica.rs/vrsta.php?id=178 precise locality, CQ83, Simović et al., 2012; without precise Stanković, M. (2008a). Barska kornjača Emys orbicularis (Lin- locality, CQ87, Stanković, 2008a; without precise locality, naeus, 1758). Stanje populacije u prirodnom rezervatu CQ77, Simović et al., 2012; Srem: Beograd, Novi Beograd, Zasavica. In: Zbornik radova sa savetovanja o barskim DQ55, Baley & Jablonski 2006-2014; without precise local- kornjačama, (Ed. G. Mesaroš), 1-14. Protego, Palić. ity, CQ97, Stanković, 2008b; without precise locality, CQ98, Stanković, M. (2008b). Rezultati praćenja populacije barske Stanković, 2008b; without precise locality, DQ06, Dobretić, kornjače na teritoriji Grada Sremska Mitrovica u periodu 2011b; without precise locality, CQ88, Simović et al., 1982-2007. In: Zbornik radova sa savetovanja o barskim 2012; without precise locality, CQ89, Simović et al., 2012; kornjačama, (Ed. G. Mesaroš), 1-4. Protego, Palić.