GR4330005 - Oros Idi (Vorizia, Geranoi, Kali Madara) (Special Area of Conservation): Law 3937/2011 (OGG/Α 60/31.03.2011), Joint Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (OGG 4432/B/15.12.17). Check site’s Standard Data Form
GR4330009 - Oros Psiloreitis (notiodytiko Tmima) (Special Protection Area): Law 3937/2011 (OGG/Α 60/31.03.2011), Joint Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (OGG 4432/B/15.12.17). Check site’s Standard Data Form
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Paragamian, K. 2026. Fauna of the cave
Spilaio Idaio Antro, Anogeia, Anogeia, Kriti. In Paragamian, K., M. Poulinakis, S. Paragamian and I. Nikoloudakis.
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