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An unusual predation event by the Anatolian Rock Lizard, Anatololacerta anatolica (Werner, 1900) on the dwarf snake, Eirenis modestus (Martin, 1838)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The members of the Lacertidae are rarely known to prey on snakes or snake-like reptiles. This study presents the first record of snake predation by Anatololacerta anatolica. The stomach content of a female specimen was found to contain a snake of the Eirenis modestus. This study provides some of the first direct data on the feeding biology of A. anatolica. It also contributes to the trophic diversity of the Lacertidae family by highlighting the potential feeding flexibility of the species.

Source: Communications Faculty of Science University of Ankara Series C Biology Geological Engineering and Geophysical Engineering

DOI: 10.53447/communc.1714722

Authors: Ecem Büşra Hastürk, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Kamil Candan, Elif Yıldırım Caynak, Ahmet Gokay Korkmaz, Çetin Ilgaz

Institution: Dokuz Eylül University

Language: English

Topic: Amphibian and Reptile Biology

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117291886

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