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Petros Lymberakis

Curator of the Vertebrates Division

Status Laboratory Teaching Staff
E-mail lyberis@nhmc.uoc.gr
Phone No. +302810393266
Office Γ122 (White Buildings, Knossou Campus)

Research interests

  • Ecology, Evolution and Taxonomy of small vertebrates in the Eastern Mediterranean

Education

Recent Publications

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2025_Unravelling the thread of Podarcis omics; insights into the genome and transcriptome of the Cretan wall lizard.

Stratakis, M., Ioannidis, P., Bista, Ι., Absolon, D., Eagles, W., McCarthy, S., Denton, A., Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N. (2025) Unravelling the thread of Podarcis omics; insights into the genome and transcriptome of the Cretan wall lizard. Genes & Genomics,

2025_Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque, 1810) as a modern Lernaean Hydra: the emergence of a new invasive population in Crete

Pantagaki, C.F., Spaneli, V., Fisher, R.N., Alexandrakis, G., Poulakakis, N., Lymberakis, P. (2025) Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque, 1810) as a modern Lernaean Hydra: the emergence of a new invasive population in Crete and its implications for bridgehead invasions in the Greek Islands. Herpetology Notes, 18, 389-397.

2025_Historical biogeography and systematics of yellowbellied toads (Bombina variegata)

Dufresnes, C., Lukanov, S., Gippne,r S., Ambu, J., Strachinis, I., Arsovski, D., Monod-Broca, B., Cayuela, H., Lymberakis, P., Canestrelli, D., Cogălniceanu, D., Poyarkov, N.A., Litvinchuk, S.N., Suchan, T., Denoël, M., Jablonski, D. (2025) Historical biogeography and systematics of yellowbellied toads (Bombina variegata), with the description of a new subspecies from the Balkans. Vertebrate Zoology, 75, 2025, 1–30.

2025_ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak’s bat Pipistrellus

Georgakakis, P., Karakasi, D., Lymberakis, P., Papadimitrakis, M., Stratakis, M., Bitzilekis, E., Poulakakis, N., Böhne, A., Monteiro. R., Fernández, R., Escudero, N., Genoscope Sequencing Team, Moussy. A., Cruaud, C., Labadie, K., Demirdjian, L., Mangenot, S., Belser, C., Wincker, P., Oliveira, P.H., Aury, J.-M., Haggerty, L., Sinha, S., Martin, F., Bortoluzzi, C. (2025) ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes. Open Res Europe, 5:298.

2025_ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least

Bolanakis, I., Karakasi, D., M., Trichas, A., Böhne, A., Monteiro. R., Fernández, R., Escudero, N., Bitzilekis, E., Stratakis, Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N., Genoscope Sequencing Team, Moussy. A., Cruaud, C., Labadie, K., Demirdjian, L., Duprat, S., Téodori, E., Wincker, P., Oliveira, P.H., Aury, J.-M., Haggerty, L., Sinha, S., Martin, F., Bortoluzzi, C. (2025) ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least Concern darkling beetle endemic to Crete (Greece) (version 2; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations). Open Res Europe, 5:173.

Short Cv

Biologist specialized in ecology.

Ηas published scientific articles, books and book chapters on issues he specializes in, as well as numerous popular articles. Energetically involved in issues
of management, conservation, politics and policies of protected areas, and biodiversity in Greece.

Scopus profile (September 2021) 118 documents, 3336 citations, h-index 32.

Bio CV

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2024 Ψηφιοποίηση συλλογών φυσικής ιστορίας του Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας

Digitization of Greek Natural History Collections & Supply and installation of scientific equipment for the digitization of natural history collections under the project
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 2024 - 2025
Funding: Recovery and Resilience Plan, Greece v 2.0, Next Generation EU (5,724.425€ (2,594.391€ for UoC) )

2024 Συλλογές σπονδυλωτών της ελληνικής πανίδας. Εμπλουτισμός συλλογών ΜΦΙΚ

Ενδυνάμωση των πολιτών να ενώσουν τις δυνάμεις τους με τις δημόσιες αρχές για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος - ENFORCE
P.I: ΛΥΜΠΕΡΑΚΗΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΣ ΕΜΜ.
Duration: 2024 - 2026
Funding: Επιτροπή Ερευνών Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης (10.276,63 €)

2023 Ψηλά βουνά, ρηχά νερά: οι επιπτώσεις της κλιματικής αλλαγής σε οργανισμούς που ζουν σε «ακραία» και ευαίσθητα οικοσυστήματα

High mountains, shallow waters: the effects of climate change on organisms living in 'extreme' and sensitive ecosystems
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration: 1/6/2023 - 1/5/2025
Funding: Green Fund (199.934,89 €)

2023 Κατανενημένο σύστημα μετάβασης επιστημονικών συλλογών στο έργο ERIC – DiSSCo Transition

Κατανενημένο σύστημα μετάβασης επιστημονικών συλλογών στο έργο ERIC - DiSSCo Transition
P.I: ΛΥΜΠΕΡΑΚΗΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΣ ΕΜΜ.
Duration: 2023 - 2026
Funding: Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή / HORIZON 2020( 4.966,88 €)

2023 Κατανεμημένο σύστημα μετάβασης επιστημονικών συλλογών στο έργο ERIC – DiSSCo Transition

Distributed System of Scientific Collections Transition to ERIC Project – DiSSCo Transition
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/12/2023 - 31/5/2024
Funding: European Commission / HORIZON 2020 (6,622.50 €)

2023 Καταγραφή της βιοποικιλότητας ασπόνδυλων οργανισμών και της παρουσίας του ανθρώπου στις βραχονησίδες του Αιγαίου

Monitoring the biodiversity of invertebrate organisms and the human presence on the rocky islands of the Aegean
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/11/2023 – 11/4/2025
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (103,790.32 €)

2023 Εκτίμηση πληθυσμού και μέτρων προστασίας του Κρητικού Αγριόγατου (Felis silvestris cretensis)

Population assessment and protection measures of the Cretan Wildcat (Felis silvestris cretensis)
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 18/7/2023 - 15/3/2024
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (65,000.00 €)

2022 Εκτίμηση της λιβαδικής κατάστασης και του καθεστώτος βόσκησης επί της νήσου Γυάρου και διαμόρφωση προτάσεων για τη θέσπιση διαχειριστικών μέτρων

Assessment of the meadow condition and the grazing regime on the island of Gyaros and formulation of proposals for the introduction of management measures
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration:
1/1/2022 - 31/12/2023
Funding: WWF Hellas (26,970.00 €)

2022 DISSCo Prepare – Κατανεμημένο Συστημα Επιστημονικών Συλλογών – Πρόγραμμα Προπαρασκευαστικής Φάσης

DISSCo Prepare - Distributed System of Scientific Collections - Preparatory Phase Project
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration:
24/2/2020 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission / DG Research & Innovation (12,890.63 €)

2022 Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE). HORIZON EUROPE, Type HORIZON-RIA. Coordinator: NATURALIS (Netherlands)

Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE). HORIZON EUROPE, Type HORIZON-RIA. Coordinator: NATURALIS (Netherlands)
P.I.: Nikos Poulakakis
Duration:18/10/2022 - 28/2/2026
Funding: HORIZON EUROPE, Type HORIZON-RIA (221,238.75€)

2018 Μελέτη αποκατάστασης της παρόχθιας βλάστησης του ποταμού Κοιλιάρη

Restoration study of the riparian vegetation of Koiliaris River
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration:
1/12/2018 - 31/3/2020
Funding: Technical University of Crete (TUC) (15,558.60 €)

2008 Παρακολούθηση στοιχείων χλωρίδας και πανίδας και σύγκριση της με τις γειτονικές φυσικές περιοχές της ευρύτερης περιοχής του ΧΥΤΑ Χανίων

Monitoring floral and fauna elements at the proximity of waste management facilities
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 6/11/2008 - 5/11/2009
Funding: Intermunicipal organization for waste management (10,472.00 €)

2006 Μελέτη γενετικών σχέσεων κρητικού ιχνηλάτη

Cretan hound genetic relationships
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/9/2006 - 30/11/2006
Funding: Hunting Federation of Crete Dodecanese (3,000.00 €)

2004 Ερευνητικό έργο για την μελέτη του προβλήματος της συσσώρευσης φερτών υλικών στον πυθμένα της λίμνης Αγυιάς Χανίων

Research project to study the problem of the accumulation of floating materials at the bottom of Lake Agia Chania
P.I.: Petros Lymberakis
Duration: 1/12/2004 - 31/7/2015
Funding: Region of Crete / Regional Unit of Chania (6,194.91 €)

Research papers

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2025_Unravelling the thread of Podarcis omics; insights into the genome and transcriptome of the Cretan wall lizard.

Stratakis, M., Ioannidis, P., Bista, Ι., Absolon, D., Eagles, W., McCarthy, S., Denton, A., Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N. (2025) Unravelling the thread of Podarcis omics; insights into the genome and transcriptome of the Cretan wall lizard. Genes & Genomics,

2025_Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque, 1810) as a modern Lernaean Hydra: the emergence of a new invasive population in Crete

Pantagaki, C.F., Spaneli, V., Fisher, R.N., Alexandrakis, G., Poulakakis, N., Lymberakis, P. (2025) Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque, 1810) as a modern Lernaean Hydra: the emergence of a new invasive population in Crete and its implications for bridgehead invasions in the Greek Islands. Herpetology Notes, 18, 389-397.

2025_Historical biogeography and systematics of yellowbellied toads (Bombina variegata)

Dufresnes, C., Lukanov, S., Gippne,r S., Ambu, J., Strachinis, I., Arsovski, D., Monod-Broca, B., Cayuela, H., Lymberakis, P., Canestrelli, D., Cogălniceanu, D., Poyarkov, N.A., Litvinchuk, S.N., Suchan, T., Denoël, M., Jablonski, D. (2025) Historical biogeography and systematics of yellowbellied toads (Bombina variegata), with the description of a new subspecies from the Balkans. Vertebrate Zoology, 75, 2025, 1–30.

2025_ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak’s bat Pipistrellus

Georgakakis, P., Karakasi, D., Lymberakis, P., Papadimitrakis, M., Stratakis, M., Bitzilekis, E., Poulakakis, N., Böhne, A., Monteiro. R., Fernández, R., Escudero, N., Genoscope Sequencing Team, Moussy. A., Cruaud, C., Labadie, K., Demirdjian, L., Mangenot, S., Belser, C., Wincker, P., Oliveira, P.H., Aury, J.-M., Haggerty, L., Sinha, S., Martin, F., Bortoluzzi, C. (2025) ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes. Open Res Europe, 5:298.

2025_ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least

Bolanakis, I., Karakasi, D., M., Trichas, A., Böhne, A., Monteiro. R., Fernández, R., Escudero, N., Bitzilekis, E., Stratakis, Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N., Genoscope Sequencing Team, Moussy. A., Cruaud, C., Labadie, K., Demirdjian, L., Duprat, S., Téodori, E., Wincker, P., Oliveira, P.H., Aury, J.-M., Haggerty, L., Sinha, S., Martin, F., Bortoluzzi, C. (2025) ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least Concern darkling beetle endemic to Crete (Greece) (version 2; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations). Open Res Europe, 5:173.

2025_ERGA-BGE genome of Dailognatha quadricollis, an East Mediterranean darkling beetle

Bolanakis, G., Karakasi, D., Bitzilekis, E., Stratakis, M., Trichas, A., Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N., Böhne, A., Monteiro, R., Fernández, R., Escudero, N., Team, G. S., Moussy, A., Cruaud, C., Labadie, K., Demirdjian, L., Téodori, E., Wincker, P., Oliveira, P. H., & Jean-Marc Aury. (2025) ERGA-BGE genome of Dailognatha quadricollis, an East Mediterranean darkling beetle. (version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations). Open Res Europe, 5:225.

2025_A Squirrel’s Guide to the Olive Galaxy: Tree-Level Determinants of Den-Site Selection in the Persian Squirrel Within Traditional Mediterranean Olive Groves

Zevgolis, Y.G., Kamatsos, E., Christopoulos, A., Valeta, C., Rekouti, E., Xagoraris, C., Mitsainas, G.P., Lymberakis, P., Youlatos, D., Dimitrakopoulos, P.G. (2025) A Squirrel's Guide to the Olive Galaxy: Tree-Level Determinants of Den-Site Selection in the Persian Squirrel Within Traditional Mediterranean Olive Groves. Biology, 14, 1676.

2025_A pattern of hybridisation and population genetic structure of two water frog species (Ranidae, Amphibia) in the southwestern Balkans

Papežík, P., Aschengeschwandtnerová, S., Benovics, M., Dedukh, D., Doležálková-Kaštánková, M., Choleva, L., Javorčík, A., Lymberakis, P., Papežíková, S., Poulakakis, N., Sarı, İ., Šanda, R., Vukić, J., & Mikulíček, P. (2025) A pattern of hybridisation and population genetic structure of two water frog species (Ranidae, Amphibia) in the southwestern Balkans Zoologica Scripta, 54: 487–508.

2024 Whole-genome SNP genotyping unveils ancestral and recent introgression in wild and domestic goats

Pogorevc, N., Dotsev, A., Upadhyay, M., Sandoval-Castellanos, E., Hannemann, E., Simčič, M., Antoniou, A., Papachristou, D., Koutsouli, P., Rahmatalla, S., Brockmann, G., Sölkner, J., Burger, P., Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N., Bizelis, I., Zinovieva, N., Horvat, S., Medugorac, I. (2024) Whole-genome SNP genotyping unveils ancestral and recent introgression in wild and domestic goats. Molecular Ecology, 33, e17190

2024 The genome sequence of the Cretan wall lizard

Poulakakis, N., Lymberakis, P., Stratakis, E., et al. (2024) The genome sequence of the Cretan wall lizard, Podarcis cretensis (Wettstein, 1952) Wellcome Open Research , 9:161

Books - Chapters in Books

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2025_Pelophylax cretensis. Kreta-Wasserfrosch.

Plotner J., Jablonski D., Lymberakis P. (2025) Pelophylax cretensis. Kreta-Wasserfrosch. , In: Handbuch der Reptilien und Amphibien Europas. Band 5/III B Froschlurche (Anura) III B (RAnidae II). , AULA-Verlag p.g. 149-156

2018 The zoogeographic regions of the Aegean Sea: A multi-taxon approach.

Triantis, K.A., Kougioumoutzis, K., Legakis, A., Anastasiou, I., Andriopoulos, P., Georgiadis, C., Lymberakis, P., Oikonomou, A., Probonas, N., Proios, K., Spaneli, V., Simaiakis, S. M, Trichas, A., Trigas, P., Vardinoyannis, K., Sfenthourakis, S. (2018) The zoogeographic regions of the Aegean Sea: A multi-taxon approach. In S. Sfenthourakis, P. Pafilis, A. Parmakelis, N. Poulakakis & K. A Triantis (Eds.), Biogeography and Biodiversity of the Aegean. In honour of Prof. Moysis Mylonas. (pp. 279-290). Nicosia: Cyprus, Broken Hill Publishers Ltd

2015 48. Declines and conservation of Amphibians in Greece.

Sotiropoulos, K., Lymberakis, P. (2015) 48. Declines and conservation of Amphibians in Greece. In H. Heatwole, J. W. Wilkinson (Eds.), Amphibian Biology, Volume 11: Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians: Eastern Hemisphere, Part 4: Southern Europe and Turkey. (pp. 80-84.). Exeter: Pelagic Publishing

2014 The amphibians and reptiles of Cyprus (in greek).

Nicolaou, H., Pafilis, P., Lymberakis, P. (2014) The amphibians and reptiles of Cyprus (in greek)., (pp.241.), Herpetological Society of Cyprus

2012 Natural History of Lesvos: 2. Wild Mammals (in greek).

Valakos, E., Pafilis, P., Papamichail, G., Georgiakakis, P., Lymberakis, P., Simou, Ch., Taxeidis, K. (2012) Natural History of Lesvos: 2. Wild Mammals (in greek)., (pp.221.), National Kapodistrian University of Athens; Natural History Collection of Vrisa, Lesvos, ISBN: 978-960-466-115-2

2011 Elements of Biogeography of Aegean islets (in greek).

Lymberakis, P., Trichas, A. (2011) Elements of Biogeography of Aegean islets (in greek). In K. Chatzimichalis (Eds.), Greekscapes (in greek). (pp. 254-256.). Melissa Publishing House

2009 Crocidura zimmermanni (in greek).

Lymberakis, P. (2009) Crocidura zimmermanni (in greek). In A. Legakis, & P. Maragou (Eds.), The Red Data Book of the Endangered Animals of Greece (in greek). (pp. 375-376.). Athens: Greek Zoological Society ISBN: 978-960-85298-8-5

2008 Chapter 10. Amphibians of the Palaearctic realm.

Anthony, B., Arntzen, J. W., Baha El Din, S., Böhme, W., Cogalniceanu, D., Crnobrnja-Isailovic, J., Croche, P. A., Corti, C., Griffiths, R., Kaneko, Y., Kuzmin, S., Lau, M.W.N., Li, P., Lymberakis, P., Marquez, R., Papenfuss, T., Pleguezuelos, J. M., Rastegar, N., Schmidt, B. R., Slimani, T., Sparreboom, M., Ugurtas, I., Werner, Y., Xie, F. (2008) Chapter 10. Amphibians of the Palaearctic realm. In S. N. Stuart, M. Hoffmann, J. S. Chanson, N. A. Cox, R. J. Berridge, P. Ramani & B. E. Young (Eds.), Threatened Amphibians of the World. (pp. 106-111.). Montseny: Lynx Edicions

2008 Amphibians and Reptiles of Greece.

Valakos, E. D., Pafilis, P., Sotiropoulos, K., Lymberakis, P., Maragou, P., Foufopoulos, J. (2008) Amphibians and Reptiles of Greece., (pp.463.), Chimaira

Announcements at Conferences

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2025_Ηybridization of the Epirus water frog, Pelophylax epeiroticus

Karagkouni, M., Androulaki, M.I., Bounas, A., Christopoulos, A., Kornilios, P., Koutrouditsou, L.K., Lioupis N., Lymberakis, P., Panagiotopoulos, A., Paraskevopoulou, A., Kypraios-Skrekas, V., Toli, E.A., Deimezis-Tsikoutas, A., Sotiropoulos K. (2025) Ηybridization of the Epirus water frog, Pelophylax epeiroticus (Amphibia, Anura), in Greece. -Poster Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_The mystical melody of mice: Acoustic recording of the Apodemus genus

Bintirinis, A., Farsari, S., Ekklisiarchos, I., Georgiakakis, P., Lymberakis, P., Kiamos N. (2025) The mystical melody of mice: Acoustic recording of the Apodemus genus. -Poster presentation- 12th Conference of the Hellenic Ecological Society (HELECOS 12), October 1–4, 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Shrewing around: Notes on sampling, presence, distribution and ecology of the family Soricidae in Greece.

Kiamos, N., Lymberakis, P., Stratakis, M., Bitzilekis, E., Papadovasilakis, Z., Poulakakis, N. (2025) Shrewing around: Notes on sampling, presence, distribution and ecology of the family Soricidae in Greece. -Oral Presentation- IX European Congress of Mammalogy - ECM9, 31 March – 4 April, 2025, Patra, Greece.

2025_Prolonged Spring Stopovers of European Bee-eaters

Pavlou, V., Lykogeorgou, M., Raković, M., Skorić, S., Stanojević, N., Núñez Vernal, F.J., Lymberakis, P., Ivović, M. (2025) Prolonged Spring Stopovers of European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) on Gavdos Island Give a False Impression of a Large Migratory Influx: It’s Only a Few Flocks, Not Thousands of Birds -Oral Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_From genome to traits: A holistic approach to adaptation of an endemic lizard.

Stratakis, M., Antoniou, A., Ioannidis, P., Bitzilekis, E., Kiamos, N., Lymberakis, P., Poulakakis, N. (2025) From genome to traits: A holistic approach to adaptation of an endemic lizard. -Oral presentation- 12th Conference of the Hellenic Ecological Society (HELECOS 12), October 1–4, 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Focus on the herpetology of unexplored small Greek islands

Corti, C., Christopoulos, A., Pafilis, P., Lymberakis. P., Foufopoulos, J., Tankovic, E. (2025) Focus on the herpetology of unexplored small Greek islands. -Poster Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Can’t Fly Upwind: Catastrophic Mortality of Migratory Birds

Pavlou, V., Núñez Vernal, F.J., Lykogeorgou, M., Raković, M., Skorić, S., Stanojević, N., Raković, M., Lymberakis, P., Ivović, M. (2025) Can’t Fly Upwind: Catastrophic Mortality of Migratory Birds on Gavdos Island in Spring. -Poster Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Calypso Bird Observatory – The Coming of Age of the Southmost Bird Ringing Station of Europe

Ivović, M, Raković, M., Skorić, S., Pavlou, V., Stanojević, N., Lykogeorgou, M., Núñez Vernal, F.J., Lymberakis, P. (2025) Calypso Bird Observatory – The Coming of Age of the Southmost Bird Ringing Station of Europe. -Oral Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Birds Arriving Depleted or Fuelled to Gavdos Island in Spring

Núñez Vernal, F.J., Lykogeorgou, M., Raković, M., Pavlou V., Stanojević, N., Skorić S., Lymberakis, P., Ivović, M. (2025) Birds Arriving Depleted or Fuelled to Gavdos Island in Spring: The Perils and Advantages of Migratory Flights Over the Libyan Sea. -Oral Presentation- 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (16th ICZEGAR), 3-6 July 2025, Athens, Greece.

2025_Ballad of the shrews: Vocals of the Cretan endemic Crocidura zimmermanni

Bintirinis, A., Kiamos, N., Lymberakis, P., Stratakis, M., Bitzilekis, E., Georgiakakis, P., Poulakakis, N. (2025) Ballad of the shrews: Vocals of the Cretan endemic Crocidura zimmermanni and its partially sympatric congeneric C. gueldenstaedtii.  -Poster presentation- IX European Congress of Mammalogy - ECM9, 31 March – 4 April, 2025, Patra, Greece.