Aspect of population structure of the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Lake Yayla, western Anatolia, Turkey
| dc.contributor.author | Ayaz, D | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fritz, U | |
| dc.contributor.author | Atatür, MK | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mermer, A | |
| dc.contributor.author | Çiçek, K | |
| dc.contributor.author | Afsar, M | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T10:35:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T10:35:17Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Our 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.issn | 0022-1511 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/41335 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.title | Aspect of population structure of the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Lake Yayla, western Anatolia, Turkey | |
| dc.type | Article |