2010
DOI: 10.1590/s1676-06032010000400040
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Forced copulation attempt in the Blue-tailed Lizard, Micrablepharus maximiliani (Reinhardt & Luetken, 1862) (Squamata, Gymnophthalmidae) in the Caatinga of Northeastern Brazil

Abstract: Forced copulation is characterized by jerky and rapid movements performed by a female in an apparent attempt to escape from a mounting male. This short communication reports a forced copulation attempt by the gymnophthalmid lizard Micrablepharus maximiliani in a forest enclave inside the Caatinga biome, Tenente Laurentino Cruz municipality, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The rejection behavior of the female consisted of running, pushing and hiding from the mounting male. Although the causes of female mate reject… Show more

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“…Vitt 1983, Costa et al 2010, Gogliath et al 2010. Some of the behavior related to sex recognition, courtship, and copulation that is observed in both natural and enclosed lizard populations, includes cloacal rubbing in teiids (Carpenter 1962), head nodding in tropidurids (Carpenter 1977), dewlap extension in polychrotids (Jenssen 1977), and skin darkening in leiosaurids (Lima & Sousa 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Vitt 1983, Costa et al 2010, Gogliath et al 2010. Some of the behavior related to sex recognition, courtship, and copulation that is observed in both natural and enclosed lizard populations, includes cloacal rubbing in teiids (Carpenter 1962), head nodding in tropidurids (Carpenter 1977), dewlap extension in polychrotids (Jenssen 1977), and skin darkening in leiosaurids (Lima & Sousa 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Courtship and copulation in lizards involve a series of ritualised behaviours (Vitt, 1983;Costa et al, 2010;Gogliath et al, 2010;Ribeiro et al, 2011). Examples of these behaviours in teiid lizards include chase, cloacal rubbing and head bobbing (Carpenter, 1960(Carpenter, , 1962Quesnel, 1978;Costa et al, 2013;Sales & Freire, 2021).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Interestingly, our observations of visual displays emitted by the female K. altamazonica (great agitation, mouth opening, repetitive push-ups, and biting attempts) are also exhibited in a stereotypic manner in aggressive contexts by other lizards (Ribeiro et al 2011). Because more complex courtship behaviors are unknown for the genus Kentropyx pi 1 it is diffic t to affirm et er t e si na s emitted b t is fema e represent standard courtship behaviors of this species or are indicative of a forced mating event, which usually occurs in other lizards (Lima and Sousa 2006, Gogliath et al 2010, Sales and Freire 2021. A consensual mating is Distinct behaviors emitted during the courtship series, with the male (on the left) circling the female, flexing the trunk and head, and keeping the gular region inflated, while the female rotated on its own axis replicating such movements, but also opening its mouth and waving its arms.…”
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confidence: 98%