The Rough Bent‐toed Gecko <i>Cyrtopodion scabrum</i> (Heyden, 1827) (Squamata: Gekkonidae): First records in Algeria and NW Africa with morphometric and meristic description of population

Mouane, Aicha; Bourougaa, Djihad; Hamdi, Maroua; Boudjerada, Khawla; Harrouchi, Abdel’karim; Ghennoum, Ismail; Sekour, Makhlouf; Chenchouni, Haroun

doi:10.1111/aje.12797

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“…Our finding provides another new locality of this species in the central Algeria (Ghardaïa region), situated at 450 km west form the last locality in the east part of countries [5]. This new locality is a great wetland of Sebkhet El Melah, confirming the high ecological plasticity of this species to leave in different biotopes and different climates.…”

Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 66%

“…This species preferred the dry climates and desert ecotypes [12]. Contrariwise, in this note this species was fond in a great wetland (Sebkhet El Melah) where the relative humidity varied from 20 to 60% [13] c. Also, this species shows an independence to the altitudinal parameters, because, it was found at less than 100 m above sea level in east Algeria [5], at an altitude ranging from 330 to 397 m (Current note) and can reach to 1,800 m above sea level [1].…”

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 55%

“…According to the first repartition of C. scabrum in the east Algeria [5] and the new locality in this note. The current distribution of this species in Algeria can be summarized in figure…”

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…As noted in introduction that the rough bent-toed gecko Cyrtopodion scabrum, has a high ecological plasticity: a. It is able to live in different biotopes as salt marshes [11], in urban habitats and in oases of date palm [5] and in the wetland (Current note).…”

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As it is considered as an invasive species, C. scabrum is generally expanding its population size and its distribution range [1], to reach Algeria countries very far from native region in Middle east and south-west Asia [1,5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A new locality of an invasive Gecko, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden,1827) in Algeria (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

Sadine¹

2021

Alger. j. biosciences

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The Rough Bent-toed Gecko Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden,1827) was recently recorded in Algeria, from the east part of countries. In this note, another new locality of this species in the central Algeria (Ghardaïa region), situated at 450 km west form the last locality, based on one specimen fond in Bord of Sebkhet. C. scabrum is listed as an invasive species and it was reported as a desert species, in our finding it was recorded in an important wetland (Sebkhet El Melah) which is classified in the Ramsar list in 2004, this statement proves once again the ecological plasticity of this species.

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 66%

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 55%

“…According to the first repartition of C. scabrum in the east Algeria [5] and the new locality in this note. The current distribution of this species in Algeria can be summarized in figure…”

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Ecological Remarksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A new locality of an invasive Gecko, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden,1827) in Algeria (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

Sadine¹

2021

Alger. j. biosciences

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Amphibian and reptile diversity in natural landscapes and human-modified habitats of the Sahara Desert of Algeria: A better understanding of biodiversity to improve conservation

Mouane,

Harrouchi,

Ghennoum

et al. 2024

Elem Sci Anth

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The spatial and seasonal variations in amphibian and reptile diversity were studied in different biotopes (lowlands, desert pavements “Reg,” Sabkhas “salt lakes,” date palm groves, wadis, and urban sites) at the Algerian Sahara Desert. No prior research has explored the connection between the distribution of reptiles and amphibians in Algeria’s Sahara and the environmental diversity of biotopes and landscapes. This study aimed to address this significant knowledge gap by investigating the relationships between Saharan habitats and landscapes and their impact on herpetofaunal presence, abundance, and diversity. The diversity of amphibians and reptiles was assessed based on quantitative data of species captures using nonparametric diversity indices, species richness accumulation curves, and similarity analysis. At the Region of Oued Righ (Northern Sahara Desert), we identified 3 amphibians, 19 lizards, and 10 ophidian species. These 32 species (approximately 30% of the Algerian herpetofauna) were classified into 2 orders (Anura and Squamata), 15 families, and 23 different genera. The study area included 8 protected species in Algeria and 9 endemic species to the Mediterranean region, including 1 amphibian and 7 species of reptiles. Acanthodactylus dumerilii was the most abundant species (20.5% of the total), whereas Chalcides ocellatus occurred in 32.9% of specimens. The highest values of species richness were recorded in palm groves with 22 species and Shannon’s diversity index (H’) was 3.5, whereas the lowest values were obtained in Sabkhas (5 species) and urban sites (7 species). The number of individuals experienced significant variations between study biotopes and seasons. Overall, species richness estimators (Chao2 and Jackknife1) revealed that the current survey achieved 90% of inventory completeness. Estimates and interpolations of species richness showed higher values in urban sites, palm groves, desert pavements, and wadis compared to Sabkhas and lowlands where completeness ranged between 90% and 100%. The analysis of similarity indicated low similarity values (<50%) between biotopes studied. The highest similarities were noted between the mesic biotopes (Sabkhas, wadis, and palm groves), the xeric and undisturbed biotopes (desert pavements and lowlands), whereas urban sites showed a distinct herpetofaunal community that was completely different of that recorded in Sabkhas, wadis, and lowlands.

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Diet of Invasive Rough Bent-Toed Geckos, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden, 1827), in Southeastern Algeria

Mouane,

Bourougaa,

Hamdi

et al. 2023

Journal of Herpetology

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The Rough Bent‐toed Gecko Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden, 1827) (Squamata: Gekkonidae): First records in Algeria and NW Africa with morphometric and meristic description of population

Cited by 6 publications

References 45 publications

A new locality of an invasive Gecko, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden,1827) in Algeria (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

A new locality of an invasive Gecko, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden,1827) in Algeria (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

Amphibian and reptile diversity in natural landscapes and human-modified habitats of the Sahara Desert of Algeria: A better understanding of biodiversity to improve conservation

Diet of Invasive Rough Bent-Toed Geckos, Cyrtopodion scabrum (Heyden, 1827), in Southeastern Algeria

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