The first documented record of the Critically Endangered adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Serpentes, Viperidae) from the German North Frisian Islands (North Sea) and the northernmost record in Germany

The German North Frisian Islands are naturally void of snakes. Although there were rumors decades ago that the adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) occurs on these islands, there was no evidence of its presence on any of the islands. In this study the first verified record of V. berus on Sylt, the largest of these islands, is documented. This is also the northernmost record of V. berus for Germany.

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2025-03-14
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The first documented record of the Critically Endangered adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Serpentes, Viperidae) from the German North Frisian Islands (North Sea) and the northernmost record in Germany

Harald Ahnelt
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Ecology and biodiversity studies
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The first documented record of the Critically Endangered adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Serpentes, Viperidae) from the German North Frisian Islands (North Sea) and the northernmost record in Germany

Harald Ahnelt
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The German North Frisian Islands are naturally void of snakes. Although there were rumors decades ago that the adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) occurs on these islands, there was no evidence of its presence on any of the islands. In this study the first verified record of V. berus on Sylt, the largest of these islands, is documented. This is also the northernmost record of V. berus for Germany.

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The first documented record of the Critically Endangered adder Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Serpentes, Viperidae) from the German North Frisian Islands (North Sea) and the northernmost record in Germany — Harald Ahnelt · Check List (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS