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Phoenicolacerta laevis (Hatay Lizard)


Phoenicolacerta laevis (Hatay Lizard)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06
Categories: Reptiles
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Herpetofauna, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3, Reptiles - Lizards, Chuckwallas, Agamas & Tegus 3, Syrian Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-24 0:57
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Points: 42
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Phoenicolacerta laevis (Hatay or Syrian Lizard) (A Male)

A medium-sized lizard with relatively long head, pointed snout and dark lateral bands. Typically, a large masseteric scale is present (this feature is same in P. troodica known from Cyprus, however it is the main distinguishing feature from P. kulzeri known from Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan). The other main distinguishing features between these closely related species was given in my previous posting. Therefore, I do not mention here again. The dorsal scales are usually keeled (whereas in the Cypriotic P. troodica these are almost smooth), organized in 51-61 longitudinal rows. There is a large anal plate, usually without granular scales between this plate and the anal slit. The background coloration varies from pale brown to grayish-brown, sometimes with olive-green or reddish hue. Typically, there are dark brown lateral (temporal) bands, starting from the nostrils, continuing on flanks and disappearing in the pelvic region, usually not extending along the sides of the tail. On the body, the upper and lower margin of the dark temporal (lateral) bands is often bordered scattered, sometimes fusing whitish dots (in Cypriotic P. troodica there are regular whitish subtemporal bands, starting from the labial plates, continuing on flanks and usually extending along the sides of the tail). Juvenilles have turquoise tails. Males are generally larger than females.

P. laevis is foraged both on the ground and on trunks and branches of various trees and bushes. Also, it can be observed on sun-exposed trunks of oaks or on stones and rocks, especially in the morning time. It feeds mainly on small arhropods. Females lay more clutches per year, each consisting of about 5-8 whitish elongated eggs.

The species is widespread in the eastern Mediterranean region, ranging from Turkey through Lebanon and Syria to Israel and W Jordan. In Turkey, It is known from the provinces of Hatay, Adana, Osmaniye and Içel (Mersin).

Ps. The photographed specimen is a well-developed "handsome" male from Çamlıyayla (İçel=Mersin province),in June 2007. Tomorrow I will upload a "beautifull" female to show the difference between the sexes in general view.
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Hola Bayram,
You are back on Turkish herptiles, I see, again a good specimen my friend, good open shade lighting enabled you to capture it in good definition, while our woodwork was enhancing the composition as usual. TFS.
Mehmet

Bayram Hocam selamlar. Yine nefis bir makro çalışması. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

senin çekimleri bakmadan geçermiyim hacı. dün sabahtan beri internete yeni girdim ve hemen yazıyorum. Harika bir P. laevis portresi. Herpetoloji dersini vaktiyle okumama rağmen, sayende hem tekrar ettim, hem yeni bilgiler öğrendim, hem de yeni sistematik revizyonları takip etme şansım oldu.
TN, her ne kadar fotoğraf sitesiyse de pek çok şeyi öğrenmek için de güzel bir ortam.
teşekkürler, selamlar.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-02-24 3:07]
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Dünkü KIbrıs Kertenkelesi ardından ona yakın akraba tür olan Hatay Kertenkelesini koymanız bence iyi olmuş. İki tür arasındaki farklar sizin nefis çekimlerinizle ve verdiğiniz değerli bilgilerle açık seçik ortaya çıkıyor. Elinize sağlık Hocam. Teşekkürler. Ahmet Hoca'nın dediği gibi TN'de fotoğraflarla öğreniyoruz.
Mehmet

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-02-24 4:07]
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Excellent shot of this nice lizard!
The amount of detail in the scales is incredible!
Superb sharpness and clarity.
DOF is a little shallow but that is the only nit.
Well composed and a good POV.
Well done Bayram,
Joe

Hi Bayram........wonderful composition, DOF and POV excellent...great work,

P/S...do you have any skinks!!!(scincidae)

Merhaba Hocam. Hayvanı hoş bir duruşta yakalamışsınız. Netlik ve detaylar herşey nefis görünüyor. Elinize sağık.
Deniz

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-02-24 4:21]
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Hello Bayram,
The sharpness of this fine image of the Syrian Lizard allows us to see the fine scales of this pecies. The tip of the tail is well sacrificed for us to see the details of the head and body from this POV and composition is as usual excellent.
Thanks for sharing this one. You must be writing a book with these fine images as illustrations, if not, you ought to and I would buy it!
Thanks for sharing this one,
Ivan

Hocam gene nefis bir kare. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-02-24 5:19]
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Hello Bayram, very nice and well detailed image of that reptile. The composition is very good and the overall quality is very good, thanks !

Mario

Hi Bayam,

I never realized that there were so many types of lizards and how distinct they were from one another. Another wonderful macro showing off the face and skin markings so well. Wonderful natural colors and excellent details.

Jane

Hi Baryam, splendid lizard with lovely details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bayram merhaba,
İnternete bir kaç gün ara verdim. Bu gün bi bakayım dedim, epey birikim olmuş. Nefis bir yakın çekim yine. Eline sağlık. Selamlar,
Mustafa

Ciao Bayram,
grazie per farci conoscere tante belle specie.
Questa specie è particolarmente elegante e, come al solito, ottimamente fotografata.
Saluti,
Marcello

Hello Bayram,

Nice picture of this lizard. Good sharpness. Very nice detail. Good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello Bayram,

Another excellent image, well done! How do you find all these interesting reptiles to photograph?

Thanks,
John

Excelente enfoque, profundidad, colores y detalles.
Preciosa Bayram.


Un abrazo: J. Ignasi

a perfect shot of another interesting little animal, the image is very clear and the note very interesting, as always for you, bravo Bayram
best regards
franco

Hi Bayram,
A beautiful capture of this male Syrian Lizard. Excellent sharpness and details. Very good informative and educative notes. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Bu da cok guzel gorunuyor, disisi gercekten daha kibar duruyor:) eline saglik.
Leyla

Merhaba Hocam,
Hatay Kertenkelesini çok güzel fotoğraflamışsınız, bütün ayrıntıları çok güzel görünüyor, elinize sağlık.
Saygılar
Naşit

Another very interesting and excellent capture of a male lizard. Many thans uncle... cypturk

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