HERPETOFAUNA FROM CHERNY YAR SANDS OF THE CHERNY YAR-NIZHNEE ZAIMISHCHE SECTION, LOWER POVOLZHYE (VOLGA REGION)

Abstract

Fossil remains of Bombina variegata, Pelobates fuscus, Bufo raddei, Rana lessonae, Rana arvalis, Lacerta agilis, Elaphe longissima, Natrix natrix, Natrix cf. tesselata, and Vipera ursini from Khazarian deposits of the Cherny Yar-Nizhnee Zaimishche section are described. To date, five species have disappeared from the region of the locality. Paleogeographic conditions in this region are considered.