Distribution and conservation of Acomys cilicicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkey

Çetintaş, Ortaç; Matur, Ferhat; Sözen, Mustafa

doi:10.3906/zoo-1606-57

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“…Observing the current distribution of this endemic rodent species might be dramatic evidence of human influence on biodiversity. In view of the fact that expected distribution of SDM is cover from Mersin to northwest of Syria, however presence data of Çetintaş, Matur (5) show that the species has two populations in Mersin (in the area between Silifke and Erdemli). In addition to current modelling results, suitable environmental space measurements (Fig.…”

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Influence of Past Climate Changes on the Current Distribution of a Rare and Endemic Species: Anatolian Spiny Mouse

Helvaci

2023

Hittite Journal of Science and Engineering

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This research focuses on species distribution modelling (SDM) to have an idea of distribution of Anatolian spiny mouse, Acomys cilicicus in the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), the mid-Holocene and present by using coordinates along Silifke which is the only location the species found. Three ensembled species distribution models (generalized additive models, maximum entropy and boosted regression trees) were used to project Anatolian spiny mouse environmental suitability. Results indicate that current distribution of A. cilicicus populations shifted east to west since during the Last Glacial Maximum and apparently eastern part of the Mediterranean region of Turkey is potential refugia for this species.

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Influence of Past Climate Changes on the Current Distribution of a Rare and Endemic Species: Anatolian Spiny Mouse

Helvaci

2023

Hittite Journal of Science and Engineering

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“…Among 65 rodent species recorded in Turkey (Kryštufek and Vohralík, 2005, 2009; Yiğit et al ., 2006, 2016; Wilson et al ., 2016, 2017), six of them belonging to genus Meriones ( M. persicus, M. tristrami, M. vinogradovi , M. crassus, M. libycus, M. dahli ) playing important role as reservoir animal in different countries (Saliba and Oumeish, 1999), are available in most regions of Turkey except Black Sea and Marmara regions (Yiğit et al ., 2006). One endemic species classified in Acomys genus ( A. cilicicus ) lives only around Silifke and Erdemli towns of Mersin province (Çetintaş et al ., 2017), where CL caused by L. tropica is endemic. The wide-spreading of these small wild mammals in many areas enhancing the risk for human and canine leishmaniasis, and keeping the circulation of the parasite in nature.…”

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First molecular detection and identification of Leishmania species in small wild rodents from Turkey

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Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease infecting animals and humans. Two clinical forms (Visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis) and four species are reported to be present in Turkey. Several studies have investigated canine and human leishmaniasis in Turkey but no study was performed to screen the infection among wild rodents, so far. The present study aims to investigate the role of small wild rodents as reservoir animals for Leishmania spp. in different regions of Turkey. Formalin-preserved tissue samples (spleen, liver, lung) of 712 rodents from 30 provinces were screened for the presence of Leishmania spp. DNA. Before DNA extraction, tissues were dried, rehydrated, and homogenated. Leishmania screening in rodent tissues and species determination was performed with a combination of real-time kDNA and ITS1 polymerase chain reaction protocols. Eight (1.12%) out of 712 animals were found to be positive for Leishmania spp. DNA and species typing revealed five L. infantum, two L. tropica and one L. major among positives. Leishmania major and L. infantum DNA were detected in Apodemus spp. from Zonguldak province located in the Western Black Sea Region, while L. tropica DNA was found in Meriones sp. and Gerbillus dasyurus from Adana and Hatay provinces located in Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The present study is first to report natural infection of L. infantum, L. major and L. tropica in small wild rodents in Turkey, suggesting their possible roles as reservoirs. Further studies are needed for planning epidemiological studies and also for developing rodent control measures in risky endemic areas to break the transmission cycle.

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“…Acomys cilicicus is known as the Asia Minor, or Turkish spiny mouse since the back of both males and females are covered with coarse, inflexible spine-like hairs. The species is only known from Turkey's south coast, the type locality (Çetintaş et al, 2017;Amori et al, 2008). The taxon is a species of rodent in the family of Muridae (Musser and Carleton, 2005).…”

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Modelling Distribution of Asia Minor Spiny Mouse (Acomys Cilicicus) Using Maximum Entropy

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et al. 2022

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics

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Acomys cilicicus is a narrow range, endemic spiny mouse species of Turkey. Some issues have been uncertain about its distribution and status. Therefore, in the study, we aimed to identify species' spatial distribution and understand the impact of environmental factors on species. We used maximum entropy modeling to fulfill these purposes. The results showed that the distribution of the species is restricted in the coastal part of the study area, the human population is one of the severe threats for the species distribution, and the fluctuations of climatic conditions may adversely affect the species distribution. We hope that these outputs can be valuable for the species' conservation efforts and guide the conservation of Acomys cilicicus and other narrowly distributed species.

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Distribution and conservation of Acomys cilicicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkey

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Influence of Past Climate Changes on the Current Distribution of a Rare and Endemic Species: Anatolian Spiny Mouse

Influence of Past Climate Changes on the Current Distribution of a Rare and Endemic Species: Anatolian Spiny Mouse

First molecular detection and identification of Leishmania species in small wild rodents from Turkey

Modelling Distribution of Asia Minor Spiny Mouse (Acomys Cilicicus) Using Maximum Entropy

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