Until now, ecology of Phyllodactylus angustidigitus and P. gerrhopygus are unknown. In this work, we researched some aspects of P. angustidigitus and P. gerrhopygus niches at National Reserve of Paracas (RNP). We evaluated and compared: distribution, habitat use (spatial niche), activity patterns (temporal niche) and diet (trophic niche), all these aspects in both geckonids species. We estimated resource supply through pitfall traps. Paracas geckonid, P. angustidigitus, has been present in most of the RNP evaluated locations, and it was reported in desert and hills habitats. Southern geckonid, P. gerrhopygus, was reported only in Paracas peninsula and Sta. Cruz, in desert, hills and oasis habitats. Both species were founded in activity at night time. P. angustidigitus and P. gerrhopygus diet consisted in insects. The diet of these species shows a generalist behavior, caused by the trophi...

The lizard Stenocercus modestusis an endemic specie of coastal desert of the department of Lima, and faces important threats to the conservation of its population. We evaluated the diet of this specie through the analy-sis of the stomach content of 17 individuals. The diet of S. modestusis primarily composed by insects, being the coleopterans, spiders and hymenopterans, the most important eating items. The lizard S. modestuswould present a general diet, judging by the considerable amplitude of its trophic niche.

We report the snail Succinea peruviana in the diet of the Lomas lizard Microlophus tigris, which inhabit the mesohabitat from the formation forested of Lomas in the Lachay National Reserve. This is the first report of snails in the diet of Peruvian coastal desert lizards.

The nematode Thubunaea iguanae and Spauligodon viracochai are reported for three species of Spauligodon viracochai are reported for three species of Spauligodon viracochai lizards from Paracas National Reserve, Ica, Peru. The fi rst nematode was found on Microlophus peruvianus and peruvianus and peruvianus Microlophus thoracicus thoracicus while Microlophus thoracicus thoracicus while Microlophus thoracicus thoracicus the second one was found on Phyllodac- tylus angustidigitus . Reports are two new host records and a new locality record for T. iguanae, and a fi rst record for South America, and a new host for S. viracochai .

In present paper we study some ecological aspects of the diurnal saurian community of National Reserve of Paracas (RNP) since April to September 1999.”. The spatial distribution, habitat uses (spatial niche), activities patterns (temporal niche) and the diet (trophic niche) of these reptiles were analyzed with the objective of identifying the main differences that will allow a division in the use of the resources. Ctenoblepharis adspersa (bigheaded lizard), Microlophus peruvianus (beach lizard), M. theresiae (dune lizard) and M. thoracius icae (grass lizard) were the species studied. Each lizard showed preference for some particular habitat, to exception of M. peruvianus that was present in all the habitats. The activity was concentrated to the half-day, to exception of C. adspersa. The diets were mainly insects. Differences in trophic, temporal and spatial niche were observed and thes...

We report four species of terrestrial reptiles, a geckonid (Phyllodactlus cf. microphyllus), two lizards (Microlophus peruvianus and M. tigris) and one snake (Pseudalsophis elegans) from San Lorenzo island, Departament of Lima, Peru. Herein, we report the first record of “Loma’s lizard” M. tigris and the snake P. elegans in Peruvian islands. The presence of Lomas herbaceous and the considerable extent of San Lorenzo island can explain the relatively high species richness of terrestrial reptiles on the island.

The diet of grass lizard, Microlophus thoracicus icae, was evaluated in three localities of the Ica River Valley, Peru. The dietary pattern was characterized by high consumption of vegetable material, mainly Prosopis spp. leaves, and invertebrates as ants and insect larvae. No significant relationships were found between body size, number of prey eaten or volume consumed. The juvenile, male and female M. t. icae not showed significant differences regarding number of ants or insect larvae consumed, neither on the proportion consumed of plant material. However, total volume of plant material was different between males and females, compared to juveniles. Multivariate analysis showed no evident difference in the diets of juveniles, males and females. Trophic niche amplitude for M. t. icae was Bij = 6.97. The consumption of plant material and invertebrates is important for both juvenile and ...

Actualmente se desconocen muchos aspectos de la ecología de Phyllodactylus angustidigitus (Dixon & Huey 1970) y P. gerrhopygus (Weigmann, 1834). En el presente trabajo investigamos algunos aspectos del nicho de P. angustidigitus y P. gerrhopygus en la Reserva Nacional de Paracas (RNP). Se evaluó y comparó la distribución, uso de hábitats (nicho espacial), horarios de actividad (nicho temporal) y dieta (nicho trófico) de estas dos especies de gecónidos. Adicionalmente, se estimó la oferta de recursos alimentarios mediante el uso de trampas pit-fall. Phyllodactylus angustidigitus estuvo presente en la mayoría de las localidades evaluadas, y fue registrado en los hábitats de desierto y lomas. Phyllodactylus gerrhopygus fue registrado únicamente en la Península de Paracas y en el oasis de Sta. Cruz, en los hábitats de desierto, lomas y oasis. Ambas especies fueron registrada...

Stenocercus modestus es una especie endémica del Desierto Costero del departamento de Lima, y enfrenta importantes amenazas a la conservación de sus poblaciones. Evaluamos la dieta de esta especie mediante el análisis del contenido estomacal de 17 individuos. La dieta de S. modestusestá compuesta principalmente por insectos, siendo los ítems alimentarios más importantes los coleópteros, arañas e himenópteros. La la-gartija S. modestuspresenta una dieta generalista, a juzgar por la considerable amplitud de su nicho trófico.

El presente trabajo informa de la presencia del caracol Succinea peruviana en la dieta de la lagartija de las Lomas Microlophus tigris, la misma que habita el mesohábitat de Lomas con árboles en la Reserva Nacional de Lachay. Este es el primer informe del consumo de caracoles por lagartijas del Desierto Costero Peruano

Los nemátodos Thubunaea iguanae y Spauligodon viracochai son reportados para tres especies Spauligodon viracochai son reportados para tres especies Spauligodon viracochai de lagartijas en la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Ica, Perú. El primer nematodo fue registrado para Microlophus peruvianus y Microlophus peruvianus y Microlophus peruvianus Microlophus thoracicus thoracicus, mientras que el segundo fue registrado para Phyllodactylus angustidigitus. Estos reportes representan dos nuevos hospederos y una nueva localidad para T. iguanae, nematodo reportado por primera vez para Sudamérica, además del registro de un nuevo hospedero para S. viracochai .

En el presente trabajo estudiamos algunos aspectos de la ecología de la comunidad de saurios diurnos de la Reserva Nacional de Paracas (RNP) desde abril a setiembre de 1999. Analizamos la distribución espacial, el uso del hábitat (nicho espacial), patrones de actividad (nicho temporal) y la dieta (nicho trófico) de estos reptiles, con el objetivo de identificar las principales diferencias que permitirían la división en el uso de los recursos. Estas especies mostraron preferencias por algunos hábitats, a excepción de Microlophus peruvianus, la lagartija de los arenales M. theresiae y la lagartija de los gramadales M. thoracius icae. Las especies mostraron preferencias por algunos hábitats, a excepción de Microlophus peruvianus que estuvo presente en todos los hábitats. La actividad de los saurios se concentraron al medio día, a excepción de C. adspersa. La dieta de estos sa...

Se reportan cuatro especies de reptiles terrestres, un gecónido (Phyllodactlus cf. microphyllus), dos lagartijas (Microlophus peruvianus y M. tigris) y una culebra (Pseudalsophis elegans) para la isla San Lorenzo, departamento de Lima, Perú. La lagartija de las Lomas M. tigris y la culebra P. elegans son reportadas por primera vez para las islas del mar peruano. La presencia de lomas de herbáceas y la considerable extensión de la Isla San Lorenzo explicarían la considerablemente alta riqueza de especies de reptiles terrestres en esta isla.

The diet of grass lizard, Microlophus thoracicus icae, was evaluated in three localities of the Ica River Valley, Peru. The dietary pattern was characterized by high consumption of vegetable material, mainly Prosopis spp. leaves, and invertebrates as ants and insect larvae. No significant relationships were found between body size, number of prey eaten or volume consumed. The juvenile, male and female M. t. icae not showed significant differences regarding number of ants or insect larvae consumed, neither on the proportion consumed of plant material. However, total volume of plant material was different between males and females, compared to juveniles. Multivariate analysis showed no evident difference in the diets of juveniles, males and females. Trophic niche amplitude for M. t. icae was Bij = 6.97. The consumption of plant material and invertebrates is important for both juvenile and ...

Introducción: El geeko de Lima Phyllodactylus sentosus (Dixon y Huey 1970) es endémico de la ciudad de Lima. Identificado como en Peligro Crítico de Extinción (MINAGRI) y la Lista Roja. Objetivos: Determinar la actual distribución del Gecko de Lima. Conocer los principales parámetros poblacionales del Gecko de Lima en Mateo. Metodos: Recorridos a potenciales nuevas localidades. Registro Mensual (agosto 2016 - abril 2017) en Mateo Salado de número de individuos (adultos y juveniles), hembras con huevos, geckos parasitados (ácaros). Resultados: Distribución con nuevas localidades registradas. Estimaciones preliminares indican baja tamaño de subpoblaciones, y altamente impactadas por ..

The thermal ecology of Microlophus occipitalis Peters 1871 in the plain dry forests of Tumbes (northewestern Peru) was studied. Mean body temperature was 36.1 ± 1.8 ºC, similar to body temperatures exposed by Microlophus peruvianus in northern Peru. There were no differences between body temperature and degree of thermoregulation of males and females, due to a possible association to their social structure and microhabitat use. Air and substrate temperature affects the body temperature of Microlophus occipitalis, where air temperature accounts for a significant proportion of body temperature variation. We suggest more detailed studies on this lizard species, especially under climate change scenarios in northwestern Peru.

Even the beach lizard Microlophus peruvianus is one of the most conspicuous saurian species in the Peruvian desert, however there is almost none information about its diet. Here we reported important evident about the diet differences of both M. peruvianus adult and juvenile in Santo Domingo beach, Ica, which could be reduced the intraspecific competition between them.

The thermal ecology of Microlophus occipitalis Peters 1871 in the plain dry forests of Tumbes (northewestern Peru) was studied. Mean body temperature was 36.1 ± 1.8 ºC, similar to body temperatures exposed by Microlophus peruvianus in northern Peru. There were no differences between body temperature and degree of thermoregulation of males and females, due to a possible association to their social structure and microhabitat use. Air and substrate temperature affects the body temperature of Microlophus occipitalis, where air temperature accounts for a significant proportion of body temperature variation. We suggest more detailed studies on this lizard species, especially under climate change scenarios in northwestern Peru.

La lagartija de las playas Microlophus peruvianus es uno de los saurios más conspicuos del Desierto Costero peruano, sin embargo, existe muy poca información sobre su dieta. Se reporta información de la dieta de M. peruvianus en la playa Santo Domingo, Ica, que evidencia importantes diferencias entre los principales item alimentarios de juveniles y adultos, que podrían estar reduciendo la competencia intraespecífica.

The home range is the area where an individual finds the resources for its survival; therefore, the home range studies of organisms are fundamental to know their ecology and conservation status. The Loma’s lizard, Microlophus tigris is an endemic species of Peruvian central coast, whose home range has not been studied. We used the Minimum Convex Polygon method on 15 individuals (9 males and 6 females) to estimate the home range of M. tigris during the non-breeding season in Lomas de Carabayllo, Lima, Peru. We found males were significantly larger and heavier than females. However, there were no significant differences between male and female home ranges due to high variability in males. The home range size of the evaluated lizards was not related to their body size (snout vent-length) or their weight. The lack of relation between home range and the analyzed variables suggests that the ...