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Male Anatololacerta danfordi bileki


Male Anatololacerta danfordi bileki
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6774 W: 207 N: 2989] (9571)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-06-23
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 320, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Turkish Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-11-08 15:41
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Anatololacerta danfordi (Toros Kertenkelesi, Danford’un Kaya Kertenkelesi) [Eng. ‘Taurus Lizard, Danford’s Rock Lizard’]

As you remembered, a short time ago, I’ve uploaded a Taurus Lizard ssp. bileki pair in courtship. Today I am presenting a handsome male from Köseçobanlı (Alanboğaz), Gülnar, Mersin. A more detailed info on the genus was given here. I also attached a portrait of the same handsome as WS.

TFL and Cheers,

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Erginlerinde boyun mavi veya kırmızıdan beyaza kadar değişir. Gençlerde supraciliar şeritler açık lekeler halinde ayrışmıştır. Vertebral zon gençlerde açık ve düzensiz beneklidir. Ergin erkeklerde genelde ortadaki 4 sırada veya 6 ventralia boyuna sırasının tamamında koyu nokta lekelidir. Temporalia büyük ve 1 uzunlamasına sırada 7-12 adettir. İrileşmiş marginalia neredeyse yoktur veya az sayıdadır. Circumanalia (kloak yarığını ön tarafta kuşatan pullar) erkeklerde 10-17, dişilerde 10-16 adettir. Toros dağlarının ekseriyetle dağlık veya daha düşük irtifalarında (submontan) Burdur’dan Mersin’e ve doğuda Niğde’ye kadar dağılış gösterir. 2 alttürü mevcuttur:

A. d. danfordi - Erginde mavi renklenme gösteren boyun ile, ayrıca ortalama açısından daha yüksek femoral por sayısı ile ayrılır. Mersin’in doğusundaki submontan sahalar, ayrıca Toros silsilesinin kuzeyi ve bağlantılı olarak Konya ve Niğde’de dağılış gösterir.
A. d. bileki - Erginde kırmızıdan beyaza kadar değişen boyun renklenmesi ile, ayrıca daha az sayıda ortalama femoral sayısı değerleri ile ayrılır. Esas olarak Burdur civarındaki batı Toros dağlarının dağlık kısımlarından burdur gölüne kadar ve buradan da Silifke kıyılarına kadar dağılış gösterir.

Bu türde “kur yapma” öncelikle, vücudun ön tarafının yerden yükseltilip indirilmesi (şınav), ön bacaklardan birinin -el sallar gibi- yukarı kaldırılarak sallanması gibi görsel uyarılarla başlar. Bu başlangıç görsel temasın ardından, erkeğin dişiyi kovalaması ve ısırması (bilhassa kuyruk, nadiren boyun ve gövdeden) gibi bir seri hareketler meydana gelir. Çoğu kez, esas çiftleşme aşmasına gelinmeden erkek ve dişi arasında çok az fiziksel temas vardır. – Eğer bir Facebook kullanıcısı ve arkadaşım iseniz Anatololacerta türlerinin kur yapma davranışını, tarafımdan çekilen kısa bir filmi buraya tıklayarak izleyebilirsiniz.

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The throat in adults changes blue or red to whitish. In young’s, surpaciliary stripes are dissolved in bright spots and vertebral zone has bright and irregular spots. In adult males, there are dark dots on generally median 4 or sometimes all 6 longitudinal rows of ventral plates. Temporal scales are large and the numbers are 7-12 in a longitudinal row. Enlarged marginal plates usually are absent or in few numbers. Circumanal scales (preanal scales surrounding the cloacal split) are 10-17 in males and 10-16 in females. It is fond in mostly submontane to montane areas from the Taurus Mountains of the Burdur province in the west to the east of Nigde and Mersin provinces. It is represented with two subspecies:

A. d. danfordi - It is characterized with a blue throat in adults and also relatively higher numbers of femoral pores. Distributed in Cilician Taurus from the submontane areas of the eastern parts of Mersin province to the northern areas of Taurus Mts., Konya and Niğde provinces.
A. d. bileki - It is characterized with the throat colouration changing from the red to whitish and by having relatively low numbers of femoral pores. It is distributed from the montane areas of western Taurus range of Burdur province in Central Anatolia via Beysehir down to coastal Silifke.

In this species, the courtship primarily involves visual stimulations, such as push-ups, holding up and waving one of the fore-legs. After this initial contact, the courtship continues with a series of movements including the chasing and biting (especially from tail, sometimes from the throat and trunk) of a female. Frequently there is a minimum of physical contact between the male and female until mating actually commences. The courtship consists of two sets of interdependent reflexes, one exhibited by the male and the other by the female, through which the female encourages the male and he stimulates her. Rather than submitting to force, as with geckos, the female is generally persuaded to pair with the male by his displays and attentive behavior. A receptive female may even be the more aggressive member of a pair, approaching the male if he fails to move in her direction. If you are a facebook user and also my friend on FB, you can also watch a short movie about the courtship of Anatololacerta species captured by me.

Kaynaklar/ References:

1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp [2nd Edition, 2008].
3. Arnold, E. N., Arribas, O. & Carranza, S. 2007. Systematics of the Palaearctic and Oriental lizard tribe Lacertini (Squamata Lacertidae Lacertinae), with descriptions of eight new genera. Zootaxa 1430: 1-86.
4. Eiselt, J. & Schmidtler, J. F. (1986). Der Lacerta danfordi-Komplex. Spixiana, 9 (3): 289-328.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2010-11-08 15:44]
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Hi man of the night...i'm the first and i'm proud to be.This lizard looks at you with a sly face and seems to ask him a nice picture, she is happy and satisfied to get into a photo gallery of honor like yours ... with the usual perfect quality! And now..good night! Luciano

Merhaba sevgili arkadaşım,
What a nice glance he has this handsome male! Impressive details on the body, including bright orange throat. Great capture! Excellent composition and background too. Interesting note too, very useful to understand their behavior. İyi uykular,
Cathy

Selamlar hocam,
çok güzel bir tür,
harika bir çalışma olmuş.
Dilerim doğal ortamında görebilirim.
Elinize sağlık.
İyi geceler.

Hola Bayram

Precioso pequeño lagarto, de colores estupendos y con un moteado extraño, buena foto, perfecta composición y nitidez. Buen POV.

Un saludo de Antonio

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 806 W: 0 N: 4092] (22535)
  • [2010-11-08 21:43]

Szia Baratom Bayram,
Splendid photo of this Anatololacerta danfordi, great sharpness and details, excellent presentation too, TFS! Have a nice day MF!

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2010-11-08 22:27]

Günaydin Bayram dostum,
This is a superb capture of a male Anatololacerta danfordi.
The pose is great and taken from a fine POV with excellent sharpness and natural colours in a pleasing composition in its rocky habitat.
Thanks and have a good day,
Cheers,
Ivan

The eye is so sharp and bright MF Bayram. Love the details and fine markings around the head with beautiful blurry background. Interesting composition in the field of your expertise. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day shooting. Regards - Jusni

Günaydın hocam,
Tamamen Anadolu'ya has handsome bir kertenkele alttürümüzü doğal ortamında görüntülemişsiniz. Mut, Gülnar tarafları belki de son Yörük topluluklarımızın yaşadığı yerler. Fotonuzda dağ, yayla, Yörük kokusu var.
Elinize sağlık,
Ömer.

Günaydın Bayram hocam. Temkinli davranmış ama yine de sizi yanına oldukça yaklaştırmış:) Bakışına vuruldum. Süper..
Ellerinize sağlık. Saygılar,
Nazım

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 685 W: 0 N: 2] (43)
  • [2010-11-08 22:56]

Günaydın hocam, ben yokken bolca gezmissiniz sizde. Sanki sucüstü yakalanmış gibi bu yakışıklı:)eminim etrafta dişi vardı. kızgın size. Elinize saglik hocam. Mailler için çok teşekkür ediyorum. İyi günler.
Mehmet

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1256 W: 42 N: 1976] (5892)
  • [2010-11-08 23:13]

Günaydın Dostum,
Renk ve desenleri ne kadar ilginç Gözdeki parlaklık,kadraj ve yüzdeki ifade de 4/4 lük olmuş.Sanki gülümsüyor gibi.
Selamlar,ellerine sağlık..

Günaydın Bayram bey,
kaya kertenkelesinden tedirgin ve keskin bir bakış ,çok güzel yakalamış vede çekmişsiniz sırt desenleri ve gerdan altındaki turuncu renk çok güzel.Elinize sağlık Selamlar,
Murat

Hello litle bro,

my internet are ot good so short message.
Very nice image and well taken with fine colours.
This are an beautiful lizard.

Gert

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-11-09 0:39]

Hello MF Bayram,
Beautiful close-up shot of this lovely lizard.
Wonderful colors, details and patterns on the skin.Excellent sharpness, DOF and clarity.
Very well done.Best regards Siggi

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 997 W: 0 N: 944] (13609)
  • [2010-11-09 0:40]

Merhaba Bayram,
Keskinliği ile dikkat çeken oldukça net ve canlı renkler içeren hoş bir kare olmuş.Yakalanan ifade çok güzel.Eline sağlık...
Dûrzan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2010-11-09 0:45]

Hello Bayram,
Excellent photo of this lizard in beautiful light and colours. Impressive and pleasing eye contact. Great sharpness, details and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hocam yine harika bir fotoğraf. Sanki heran bir hamle yapacakmış gibi çaktırmadan sizi izliyor:) Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler, elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Bayram
Really nice photo of this lizard, good notes as well.
My personal opinion, I would either have taken just a face portrait or the full lizard, As you have it now, the tail is cut off?

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2010-11-09 3:57]

Merhaba MF Prof. Bayram,
here the return of your very expert field and subject matter...the lizard. Very exciting reddish head very well shown. The pattern on its skin is very different from the ones I have been seeing.
Excellent capture and superb lizard presentation from you.

Regards,
Foozi

A truly handsome specimen, Prof Bayram.
Very effective angle of exposure from which we get to see all those fine details and colours on this Lizard.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

Ciao BBB. Magnificent POV and best colours results. Great lightning compo MF and, as usual, perfect details and sharp.

Roberto

Hello Bayram,
another very interesting image of splendid lacerta, light, colors and details very beautiful. Another nice picture. Best regards, Paolo

Alttürün güzel bir makro-çekimi Bayram, kısmî dorsolateral bakış açısı baş+gövdenin renk-desen detaylarını ço iyi ortaya koymuş, kutlarım.
Mehmet

hello Bayram
super sharpness and beautiful colours
very nice pose of theis beauty
great shot
greeting lou

Ciao Bayram, great capture of lovely lizard with wonderful colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Hello Bayram,
Fantastic capture with superb details and exceptional colours.
Very nice composition, perfect focus and clarity.
Marius.

Dayi gercekten cok yakisikli bir kertenkele. Cok hasin bakmis:)
Boynundaki kirmizilik, pul detaylari hepsi cok guzel. Ellerine saglik. Kib!
Mel

Bonjour Bayram!

Toujours très instructifs tes notes! La photo est magnifique! rien à dire, Bravo!

Antonio

Muhteşem kelimesi bile yetersiz kalır hocam bu çekime. Her yanı emek, her yanı bilgi, her yanı estetik bir çalışma. Emeklerinize sağlık. Saygılar.
Bahadır

Bayram bey ,renkler ve detaylar çok güzel,tebrikler
Sami TAMSON

Bayram hocam muhteşem bir makro. Kayalıklarda kaçırdığımız ile çok benziyor. Ellerinize sağlık. İyi geceler.
Özgür

Bayram..ne kadar guzel bir kertenkele..cok da guzel bakmis sana..bakis acin ve arkafon harika..sanki kendigozumle bakiyormusum gibi hissettim kendimi..ellerine saglik canim kardesim.
Iyi geceler hepimizden selamlar.
Leyla.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2010-11-09 18:22]

Hello Bayram,
A real beauty you present us with today. The fine detail shows the gorgeous markings on his body. I especially like the way he is glancing at you as you snapped his picture. Nicely composed with just the right exposure. Very informative notes. Well done!!
Ron

Hello MF Bayram
bella ed interessante questa lucertola dai colori così vistosi. La messa a fuoco e la gestione della luce sono al top, ritraendo il piccole rettile nel migliore dei modi per poter farcene apprezzare tutta la bellezza.
Livio

Hocam bundan daha iyisini düşünemiyorum. hem foto hem de estetik duruş olarak muhteşem olmuş. Emeğinize sağlık.
Naşit

Hello Bayram,
Excellent capture - the colours, details and sharpness are outstanding; great clarity, POV and composition. Well done!
Regards,
Mircea

Bonita Bayram, por aquí disfrutarías con algunas de las especies locales de reptiles y sobre todo plantas. El xclima es fantástico...about 20ºC !!

Salutations from Puerto de la Cruz ( Tenerife- Canary Islands! ):
Josep Ignasi.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2010-11-13 4:01]

Hello Bayram,
WHat a beautiful fellow captured while basking on the warm rock!
Excellent details and lovely colours. I also like the composition.
Many thanks, also for the note! Best regards, Ulla

nice rock lizard, greetings Ori

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  • dilek Silver Star Critiquer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 9] (82)
  • [2010-11-18 18:12]
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Teşekkür ederim Bayram bey Sizinde Bayramınızı yürekten kutluyorum
Bu kazlar hayvant bahçesine yeni gelmiş bende aslanları çekmeye gitmiş onlar net çıkmadı Kazda çok yakınımdaydı çektim nederece yabi onu bilmiyorum...
Ben portre ve macro fotoğraf çekmeyi seviyorum Bugün üye oldum bu siteye İnşallah hayırlı Olur
Çok teşekkür ederim Zaman ayırıp mesaj yazdığınız için. Selamlar İyi günler

Bonsoir Bayram,

Très joli lézard, avec son oeil lumineux il invite à se faire admirer!!!
Beaux et fins détails sur sa peau, vu en plan rapproché dans le WS, on dirait un costume perlé.
Superbes couleurs, intéressante gorge presque écarlate.
Bonne position pour un bronzage dorsale !!!
Excellente clarté d'image. Félicitations cher ami.
Ayez une douce nuit et belle semaine.

Goodnight Bayram

Very nice lizard, with his eye bright it invites to be admired!
Beautiful and fine detail on his skin, seen in closeup in WAS, it looks like a costume perlé.
Superbes colors, interesting throat almost scarlet.
Good position for a tan back!
Excellent picture clarity. Congratulations dear friend.
Have a good night and good week.
Yolande

hello Bayram

excellent close-up photo of this lizard,
shot with fine POV and framing, beautiful catch-light
and eye-contact, superb focus sharpness and details,
i love the warmer luminosity and colour tones, TFS

Asbed

Hi Bayram,
I am sorry I don't show up more on TN. It is not that I forgot about you. But I have other things on my mind right now: I am involved actively in a "people's movement" to fight against the construction of those gigantesque Wind turbines all over our country.

President Gül has arrived in Switzerland for a State visit. The politicians and the journalists are very impressed by him, his great intelligence and his friendly ways. Many people are positively surprised at what they learn about Turkey.

This is another of your great portraits of Turkish lizards. I hope that one day you will publish a book on Herpetology---in english :-)

My best regards to you from under a snow cover Dietrich

Özellikle çerçeve için login yaptım şu yorumu yapmaya. O ince beyaz çok hoş olmuş. Fotoğrafa diyecek ne var. Usta elinden. Anadolu faunası insanı hayran bırakıyor.

Hi Bayram,
First of all thanks for your great note. Its truly fascinating how different animals interact with one another. I surley don´t know anything about lizards but luckily I seen some of them, and caught some them on photos. They got such speed and I suppouse you must learn how they act before you can take such good photos as you have done!
Thanks!
/Stefan

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