Abstract
Nine subspecies of the viviparous Lycian Salamander Mertensiella luschani live along the coast of southwestern and southern Turkey and on some islands (e.g. Kastellorizon, Meis, Kekova, and Carpathos). The species is locally very common. We describe seven new localities and add precise co-ordinates for most known populations. Existing confusion in the literature regarding locality names is discussed. Two type localities are re-defined. The actual and potential distribution of the species is analysed from ecological data. The range of M. luschani is restricted to karstic limestone with precipitation exceeding 800 mm annual rainfall. Most localities are below 500 m a.s.l., with a maximum of up to 1340 m a.s.l. The typical habitat of the species is pine forest on northerly exposed slopes.
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