Climatic envelopes of the genus Lacerta Linnaeus, 1758 in Türkiye: an application of ecological niche modeling

Gül, Serkan; Kumlutaş, Yusuf; Ilgaz, Çetίn; Candan, Kamίl

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-26351-4

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“…Additionally, this contraction pattern has also been predicted for future distribution trends in many lizard species (Vaissi 2022). Nonetheless, the genus Lacerta and two leopard geckos exhibit the opposite trend in the Anatolian Peninsula and Iran, respectively (Hosseinian Yousefkhani and Nabizadeh 2022;Gül et al 2023).…”

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Range dynamics of Walterinnesia morgani (Serpentes, Elapidae) during climatic oscillations in Iran

Gholamifard,

Şahin

2023

Herpetozoa

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Reptiles have a crucial part in maintaining global biodiversity and the functioning of dynamic ecosystems, owing to their ecological roles and functions. Nevertheless, these organisms are susceptible to human-induced disruptions and the deterioration of their habitats, leading to their categorization as the third most endangered group of vertebrates on a global scale. Understanding the spatial distribution of reptiles is crucial due to their often specific habitat needs and limited vagility. Morgan’s black cobra (Walterinnesia morgani) is a secretive venomous snake species that has thus far received little attention in Iranian scientific literature. The aim of the present study was to determine the existing distribution pattern of the cobra and to speculate on how climatic changes might affect it. Maximum entropy modeling was used to examine a dataset consisting of 16 occurrence records gleaned from field observations and the literature. The niche of the species was predicted using current and future climate change forecasts and bioclimatic and topographical characteristics. The models predicted a future reduction in the wide distribution region of W. morgani in southern and western Iran. It was discovered that climatic factors like temperature range, precipitation dynamics, and river proximity all played a key role in shaping the pattern of distribution. The predicted suitable areas for W. morgani were dependent on water sources; however, future scenarios showed a decline in suitable habitats. This study underscores the importance of conservation efforts in light of the potential implications of climate change on this species. To further understand the range shifts and adaptive strategies of the species, further study of its ecology and dispersal dynamics is required.

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Range dynamics of Walterinnesia morgani (Serpentes, Elapidae) during climatic oscillations in Iran

Gholamifard,

Şahin

2023

Herpetozoa

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The potential range and future distribution of the endangered lizard Darevskia clarkorum in the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot under climate change scenarios

Kürşat Şahin

2024

Zoology in the Middle East

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Potential geographic distribution and habitat utilization of Lacerta viridis (Squamata: Lacertidae) in northern Türkiye

Şahin,

Kurnaz

2024

Journal of Taibah University for Science

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Climatic envelopes of the genus Lacerta Linnaeus, 1758 in Türkiye: an application of ecological niche modeling

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Range dynamics of Walterinnesia morgani (Serpentes, Elapidae) during climatic oscillations in Iran

Range dynamics of Walterinnesia morgani (Serpentes, Elapidae) during climatic oscillations in Iran

The potential range and future distribution of the endangered lizard Darevskia clarkorum in the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot under climate change scenarios

Potential geographic distribution and habitat utilization of Lacerta viridis (Squamata: Lacertidae) in northern Türkiye

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