New locality records of blunt-nosed viper, Macrovipera lebetina obtusa in central Anatolia, Turkey (Serpentes: Viperidae)

Abstract. A blunt-nosed viper specimen, Macrovipera lebetina obtusa is recorded from Hidirlik village, Divrigi, Sivas province in Central Anatolia. Previously Erzincan- Kemaliye was the westernmost locality known for this species in central Anatolia. Information on new locality and morphological features of this endangered subspecies is given. Keywords. Reptilia, Viperidae, Macrovipera lebetina obtusa, Turkey, distribution.