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

This study presents data on age, growth and longevity of a population of Neurergus strauchii in Eastern Anatolia (Bingöl, Turkey) based on skeletochronological data. The phalangeal diaphyseal cross-sections of 54 individuals studied (12♂, 42♀) showed that females are on average older than males: the...

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Published inZoology in the Middle East Vol. 61; no. 4; pp. 332 - 338
Main Authors Yakın, Batuhan Yaman, Çiçek, Kerim, Koyun, Mustafa, Gürkan, Mert, Hayretdağ, Sibel, Tok, Cemal Varol
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 02.10.2015
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Anatolia Newt
Eastern Anatolia
females
growth
longevity
males
Neurergus strauchii
salamanders and newts
Salamandridae
sexual maturity
Skeletochronology
Turkey (country)
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Summary:This study presents data on age, growth and longevity of a population of Neurergus strauchii in Eastern Anatolia (Bingöl, Turkey) based on skeletochronological data. The phalangeal diaphyseal cross-sections of 54 individuals studied (12♂, 42♀) 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.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2015.1101926
ISSN:2326-2680
0939-7140
2326-2680
DOI:10.1080/09397140.2015.1101926