Confirmation of the Presence of the Dolichophis caspius (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Vinnytsia Region — the Westernmost Locality of the Species in Ukraine Near its Northern Species Range
Journal: Zoodiversity
Year: 2023

For the ongoing range shifts under climate change, it is essential to have reference information on the current presence of the species. In recent years, there has been an increase in observations of thermophilic reptiles outside their historical range in Ukraine. The distribution of the Caspian whipsnake, a common snake in southern Ukraine, appeared to be poorly documented at the northern edge of its range due to low density under sub-optimal conditions at the edge of the range. Here we provide