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

Hastürk, Ecem; Kumlutaş, YUSUF; Candan, KAMİL; Yıldırım Caynak, ELİF; Korkmaz, AHMET; Ilgaz, ÇETİN

doi:10.53447/communc.1714722

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

Hastürk E. B., Kumlutaş Y., Candan K., Yıldırım Caynak E., Korkmaz A. G., Ilgaz Ç.

Communications Faculty of Science University of Ankara Series C Biology Geological Engineering and Geophysical Engineering, cilt.34, sa.2, ss.283-289, 2025 (TRDizin)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Kısa Makale
Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 2
Basım Tarihi: 2025
Doi Numarası: 10.53447/communc.1714722
Dergi Adı: Communications Faculty of Science University of Ankara Series C Biology Geological Engineering and Geophysical Engineering
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), Zoological Record
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.283-289
Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.