A skeletochronological analysis of a population of the Anatolia Newt, Neurergus strauchii (Steindachner, 1887) (Caudata: Salamandridae), in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

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Tarih

2015

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Yayıncı

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Erişim Hakkı

info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

This study presents data on age, growth and longevity of a population of Neurergus strauchii in Eastern Anatolia (Bingol, Turkey) based on skeletochronological data. The phalangeal diaphyseal cross-sections of 54 individuals studied (12o, 42f) showed that females are on average older than males: the ages ranged from 6 to 14 years, with an average age of 8.8 years in males and 10.9 years in females. Sexual maturity is reached at an age of 4-5 years in both sexes. The slow growth and the longevity make the species vulnerable.

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Anahtar Kelimeler

Skeletochronology, growth, longevity, Neurergus strauchii, Anatolia Newt, Eastern Anatolia

Kaynak

Zoology in The Middle East

WoS Q Değeri

Q3

Scopus Q Değeri

Q3

Cilt

61

Sayı

4

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