| Authors | Mehran Shahi,Seyed Aghil Jaberhashemi,Seyed Mahdi Kazemi |
|---|---|
| Journal | Ecopersia |
| Page number | 173-177 |
| Serial number | 10 |
| Volume number | 3 |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2022 |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
| Journal Index | isc |
Abstract
Aims: In this study, more expedition work has been done to clarify the distribution map of the Bungarus persicus. In addition, providing more specimens to confirm the occurrence of the species. Materials & Methods: The Persian Krait, Bungarus persicus, was described based on two specimens from Baluchistan, southeastern Iran. On 5 September 2020, collected from the Tidar region, Bashagard, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran. Also, another road-killed individual was found at the same location. Findings: Shreds of evidence provided indicate the local population of Bungarus persicus in southeastern Iran belongs to the Bungarus sindanus complex. Conclusion: Further molecular studies on Iranian Bungarus are necessary to clarify the species validity of Bungarus persicus and evaluate its similarity with the other congeners.
tags: Hormozgan Province; Persian krait; Record; Venomous