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Adorable baby like a baby:) for JANE


Adorable baby like a baby:) for JANE
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3404 W: 148 N: 4173] (10984)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-06
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Reptiles - Geckos 1, Turkish Herpetofauna-II, Bayram's dedications, Dedications at Trek Nature part Four [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-20 1:17
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Stenodactylus grandiceps (Large-headed Thin-toed Gecko) (in Turk. Tombul Keler, Kocabaş Keler) (A Baby, Juvenile)

Dear Friends, indeed yesterday I planned to finish the baby Large-Headed series. But Jane:) My dear Big Sister wrote to me for today a baby like a chicken:). And I decided to make a post showing the smallest baby (SVL approx. 3.5 cm) of this beautiful species which I observed in its habitat. And…. I would like to dedicate this adorable baby like a baby to Jane (jaycee), my dear Big Sis!

Hoping that you like this shot as previous ones!

Cheers,

Bayram

Ps. The name of the species, i.e., grandiceps came after the Latin words grand= "big" + ceps= "head".

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This lovely gecko species is distributed in Iraq, N. Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and the westernmost part of SE Anatolia (Turkey). In Turkey, It is represented with some isolated small populations in Kilis province (I do not give their exact localities to protect them against to gecko-hunters).

It is a strictly nocturnal, medium-sized (up to 9-10 cm total length but the males are usually smaller) terrestrial gecko, without adhesive pads on fingers. The head is fairly broad and large, snout relatively rounded. The eyes are large and prominent, with a vertical pupil. Ear opening is small and rounded. The digits and toes lack adhesive pads and they have one row of scales (sometimes these scales shows a tricarinate structure). The tail is relatively thick, elongated conical, gradually tapered to a not very fine point. Coloration is variable especially "depending on age". They are usually grayish, brownish or yellowish above, with whitish or yellowish dots of irregular size. A more or les developed darker pattern, consisting of 3-5 transversal cross-bands is seen on dorsal side. The tail is generally has some dark rings or cross-bands, often nearly completely black, sometimes with a whitish tip. The belly is crème or dirty whitish.

During the daytime, it is hidden in self-dug borrows under stones. It is generally inhabits more burrows. Activity starts with the sunset. They forage for prey with highly arisen tails. When they were encountered with a prey, the tails exhibits lateral undulation, and soon after the dinner Large-headed Gecko shows eye-licking behaviour!. The eyelicking behaviour is definetely spontaneus. When threatened, they adopt a raised, stiff-legged posture. An interesting voice resembling the “whiip” “whiiip” is emitted when touched its tail with finger and soon after it tooks its characteristic posture.

I impressed that Stenodactylus females and juvenilles are especially aggressive. I admire their eye-licking behaviour and the characteristic postures exhibiting when threatened of these lovely geckos.

They feed on various small nocturnal soft-bodied invertebrates including some caterpillars, crickets and grasshoppers. Females lay two hard-shelled, nearly spherical eggs.

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. Disi, A. M., Modry, D., Necas, P. & Rifai, L. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Edition Chimaira, 408 pp.
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Hi Bayram
Very cute and beautiful. Great specimen, beautiful photo and nice POV I like it very much
TFS
Krzysztof

Hi Bayram,this little seem very tired,need a lot of milk..eheheh...very very beautifull pic and great scoop,not easy to found and capture this littles animals,your work is very preciuos for us,thanks a lot and have a nice Sunday,Luciano

these geckos are just amazing! TFS Ori

Amazing shot of this smallest baby gecko. Perfectly composed and detailed... cypturk

Hocam bu da gerçekten yeni emekleme aşamasındaki bebek gibi. Bunlar için hissettiğiniz duyguyu hissedebiliyorum. Hayvanı her görüşünüzdeki yüzünüzdeki tebessümü unutmak mümkün değil. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

What a shot.

Bayram merhaba,
Senin bu "like a" serisi çok hoş sırada ne var merak ettim. Bu da çok güzel bir kare. Eminim Jane çok beğenecek. Selamlar
Mustafa

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful dedication to Jane.
Very sharp and great camouflaged natural colours. Excellent POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Merhaba Bayram Bey,oldukca sirin ve sevimli gorunuyor.Mustafa'nın yazdigi gibi guzel bir seri .Kutlarim sizi,sealmlar :))

Bayram merhaba,
un'altra splendida immagine sempre di alta qualità di questo piccolo e tenero geco, straordinaria definzione dei dettagli e anche in questa immagine molto bello il mimetismo con il terreno.
Grazie e complimenti.
Ciao Maurizio

Well done, Bayram.
Small is beautiful! And cute apparently.
Well done
Nice dedication...
TFS
Annick

Hi Bayram...This is your baby I think.....
Good dedicated for Jane...I am sure she will like it.....

Korunmasiz ama cok tatli..Insanin kucagina alip opmesi geliyor...
Nasil poz verdiriyon bunlara hala anlamadim...Neyse saka bir yana rengi dogal ortama yakin diye kamuflaj olmaya calismis gibi ama goz bas ve uzerindeki pattinlar detayli olarak resimde verilmis...
Ellerine saglik.Selamlar
Leyla

That you liken a lizard to a baby, is in itself a wonder, and that you show us how, is priceless, my dear brother!
A beautiful dedication to our sister, Jane!
Goldy

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 473 W: 0 N: 70] (491)
  • [2008-07-20 8:29]

Hocam Selam, yine güzel bir poz ve gereçekktyen bir bebek gibi yere yapışıp az kıvrılmış:) elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2008-07-20 9:52]

Merhaba Bayram,
Clever of you to catch this juv. Gecko in three different poses and here indeed it is like a baby, looking very juvenile!
Technically superb again.
Thanks for sharing these images, my friend
Tebrikler!
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 8 N: 4318] (14043)
  • [2008-07-20 10:09]

What a wonderful little brother you are Bayram. This is such a surprise! I LOVE this little baby - poor thing looks too exhausted to lift his head. A wonderful pose, superb details, and lovely colors. He is adorable - his head and feet look so big for his body. Thank you very much for this dedication - you've changed a threatening, grey cloudy day into a cheerful one.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1895 W: 4 N: 5148] (19630)
  • [2008-07-20 10:14]

Hi Bayram. This looks so young as if its just born . It justjust looks so helpless out in the heat. You have captured it with natural colours and fine detail. once again very interesting notes. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hocammmmmmm... mükemmmellll.... aşkımın en biçare hali bu:) Leyla abla kucak dedi de awuca alınca avuç ortasında bile minnacık kaldığını farketmedi sanırım:P Çok tatlı görüntülemişsiniz yine. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-07-20 11:22]

Hello Bayram,
Oh dear, it is so little and looks so helpless!! Very cute indeed! Excellent capture showing it nicely camouflaged on the ground. Fine details and colours too.
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

Yine harika hocam... birilerinin kanı kaynıyor nedense:) elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hi Bayram....amazing to get such a young gecko imaged. the colouration is perfect. The details are first class. Such a tiny creature....

hello Bayram

in one word « superb shot »,
with the camouflage of the reptiles with his environnement,
the fine POV & DOF, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 0 N: 4610] (13714)
  • [2008-07-20 22:17]

Hi Bayram

Beautiful capture. The detail in this littel gecko is excellent. It does look really fragile. Well seen and captured.

James

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Selam!!
very nice dedication and a very cute image of this young Gecko!
the sharpness and colouration is truly amazing with great details on the subject!
very well done
greeting from NZ
Tony

Hi Bayram
Gorgeous Baby!! this is just so adorable!!
Regards
Betsie

Hi Bayram,
Another lovely shot of this baby gecko. Very well composed with sharp details. Nice dedication for Jane. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2801 W: 75 N: 7845] (26257)
  • [2008-07-21 1:30]

Hello Bayram!

This serie is too cute :-) Another fantastic shot! I didn't realise that reptiles could be so funny and cute. Superb pose like small cat or dog. Perfect post my friend!

very sweet photo Bayram! very clear and detailed shot.
Tfs
Ilias

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 351 W: 3 N: 375] (1121)
  • [2008-07-21 11:41]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Harika bir kare daha.Cizgi fim karakteri gibi her biri:)Selamlar,ellerinize saglik!

Hi Bayram,
If any reptile could be called adorable, the gecko can..
And the baby is even more so it seems. Nice dedication to Jane mf.
Well done!
Howard

merhaba
Tür ve fotoğraf mükemmel

Hi Bayram, it's very cute with fantastic pose, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Hocam,
Bu kare de harika. Çok tatlı görünüyor, insanın alıp sevesi geliyor. Bence Eublepharis'lerden sonra yeni gözdeniz Stenolar olacak :)
Saygılarımla,
Naşit.

Hola Bayram,
Preciosa composición de este pequeño gecko con excelentre POV, gran nitidez y excelente luminosidad, saludos
José Ramón

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