Aspect of population structure of the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Lake Yayla, western Anatolia, Turkey

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dc.contributor.authorAyaz, D
dc.contributor.authorFritz, U
dc.contributor.authorAtatür, MK
dc.contributor.authorMermer, A
dc.contributor.authorÇiçek, K
dc.contributor.authorAfsar, M
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:03:41Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:03:41Z
dc.description.abstractOur main objective was to establish the population size, density, body size, and sex ratio of a local Emys orbicularis population. We examined the population structure of E. orbicularis in Lake Yayla, Buldan (Denizli), Turkey, using capture-recapture methods. The population consisted of 54% males, 42% females, and 4% juveniles. The adult sex ratio was significantly skewed in favor of males. Using the Jolly program, the population size was estimated at 1,462 (95% CI = 1,161-1,763), corresponding to a density of 81 turtles per hectare of optimal habitat. Females were larger than males. In carapace length, the Lake Yayla population resembles other small-sized populations inhabiting the southern parts of the species' range. The conservation status of the Turkish populations and their main threats are also discussed.
dc.identifier.issn0022-1511
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/9272
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherSOC STUDY AMPHIBIANS REPTILES
dc.subjectBODY-SIZE
dc.subjectCHRYSEMYS-PICTA
dc.subjectCONSERVATION
dc.subjectMANAGEMENT
dc.subjectHABITATS
dc.titleAspect of population structure of the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Lake Yayla, western Anatolia, Turkey
dc.typeArticle

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