Reptiles of Valia Kalda
Reptiles of Valia Kalda
Valia Kalda
Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis ssp. albanica)
Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis ssp. albanica)
The fauna of reptiles and ampibians if the Valia Kalda area is similar to these of the adjacent Zagori area. Among the some 25 species recorded here, most probable species to encounter are the Salamander (Salamandra salamandra) after a good rain in the forest, the Yellow-bellied Toad (Bombina variegata) in every location with stagnant or slow-running water, and the Alpine Newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) in the lakes of Flega and Avgo.
The presence of the rare Meadow Viper (Vipera ursinii = Vipera graeca) is of particular importance.
Valia Kalda
Alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris)
Alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris)
Text: A. Kaltsis
Photos: T. Adamakopoulos
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The reptiles of Valia Kalda
Pictures and information on several reptiles and amphibians of Valia Kalda are included in the digital guide Valia Kalda topoguide, a complete touring and hiking guide for the area.
The digital field guide Valia Kalda topoguide is available for Android devices as an in-app purchase within the application topoguide Greece. Valia Kalda is a member of the North Greece group.
Valia Kalda topoguide is also available as an in-app-purchase for iOS & iPad devices via the global hiking app Topoguide Greece app. There again, Valia Kalda topoguide is a member of the North Greece group.
Valia Kalda topoguide includes an extended introduction on the geography, the nature and the history of the area.
The app includes also data, photos, POIs and descriptions of 18 hiking routes. Once in the field, the application identifies the nearest routes and offers the user active navigation.
The digital field guide Valia Kalda topoguide is available for Android devices as an in-app purchase within the application topoguide Greece. Valia Kalda is a member of the North Greece group.
Valia Kalda topoguide is also available as an in-app-purchase for iOS & iPad devices via the global hiking app Topoguide Greece app. There again, Valia Kalda topoguide is a member of the North Greece group.
Valia Kalda topoguide includes an extended introduction on the geography, the nature and the history of the area.
The app includes also data, photos, POIs and descriptions of 18 hiking routes. Once in the field, the application identifies the nearest routes and offers the user active navigation.
