Natrix tessellata (Laurenti 1768)

Martin, Thomas Edward, Guillemin, Mathieu, Nivet-Mazerolles, Valentin, Landsmann, Cecile, Dubos, Jerome, Eudeline, Rémy, Stroud Abstract. - The, James T., Data, Uchkuduk. & Further, Navoi., 2017, The herpetofauna of central Uzbekistan, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (e 140) 11 (1), pp. 93-107 : 103

Dice Snake: Natrix tessellata (Laurenti 1768) (Natric- idae) ( Plate 30) *Regional range extension

A widespread species ranging from central Europe to Egypt, the Middle East, and western China. It was uncommon within our study area, typically being observed a few times per season in freshwater habitats along the shores of Lake Aydarkul and Lake Tudakul, as well as in irriga- tion canals in cultivated land in the vicinity of Tudakul. Our records for this species represent a regional range extension to its known distribution. Bannikov (1971) and Sindaco et al. (2011) do not map its presence anywhere in our study area. BirdLife International (2016d) notes its presence at Lake Tudakul, but our records from the western shore of Lake Aydarkul appear to be entirely new.