A skeletochronological analysis of a population of the Anatolia Newt, Neurergus strauchii (Steindachner, 1887) (Caudata: Salamandridae), in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Zoology in the Middle East, cilt.61, sa.4, ss.332-338, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09397140.2015.1101926
- Dergi Adı: Zoology in the Middle East
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.332-338
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Anatolia Newt; Eastern Anatolia, Growth, Longevity, Neurergus strauchii, Skeletochronology
- Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
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.