Amphibian and reptilian fauna of the Вaikal region of late pleistocene and holocene (new data)

Abstract

The article presents new data on amphibians (Anura, Amphibia) and reptiles (Sauria, Reptilia) as components of the Baikal region fauna of Late Pleistocene and Holocene. For the first time the bone remains of the Mongolian toad, Strauchbufo raddei, from the Kharyaska-2, Chernoyarovo, Desyatnikovo, Pesterevo, Oshurkovo localities have been identified. Remains of Lacertidae: Mongolian lizard, Eremias cf. argus, in Transbaikalia and a lizard, Lacerta sp., in Fore-Baikal area are described. Based on these materials a reconstruction of the Baikal region paleolandscapes in Late Pleistocene and Holocene are presented. Environmental confinedness of species is defined in accordance of that of the recent fauna. Refs 35. Figs 6. Table 1.