TY - JOUR
T1 - Reproductive and population biology of the fringe-toed lizard, Acanthodactylus scutellatus, in Israel
AU - Perry, G.
AU - Dmi’el, R.
PY - 1994/7
Y1 - 1994/7
N2 - The reproductive ecology of Acanthodactylus scutellatus was studied in Israel. This species inhabits shifting sand dunes, with plant cover typically <10%. Juveniles emerge from June to September, go through a period of reduced activity in winter and return to full activity next spring. Large individuals (>50 mm) begin to reproduce immediately upon emergence. Smaller animals reach sexual maturity later. Average number of eggs per clutch is 2·6 (range 1-4). In captivity, females deposit one to four clutches (average 2ě3) between May and June. Maximum life expectancy of A. scutellatus in the wild is 1 year only.
AB - The reproductive ecology of Acanthodactylus scutellatus was studied in Israel. This species inhabits shifting sand dunes, with plant cover typically <10%. Juveniles emerge from June to September, go through a period of reduced activity in winter and return to full activity next spring. Large individuals (>50 mm) begin to reproduce immediately upon emergence. Smaller animals reach sexual maturity later. Average number of eggs per clutch is 2·6 (range 1-4). In captivity, females deposit one to four clutches (average 2ě3) between May and June. Maximum life expectancy of A. scutellatus in the wild is 1 year only.
KW - Acanthodactylus scutellatus
KW - activity pattern
KW - clutch size
KW - longevity
KW - microhabitat selection
KW - reproductive ecology
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0028179863&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1006/jare.1994.1062
DO - 10.1006/jare.1994.1062
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0028179863
VL - 27
SP - 257
EP - 263
JO - Journal of Arid Environments
JF - Journal of Arid Environments
SN - 0140-1963
IS - 3
ER -