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International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018
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Seasonal Phenology of Reptiles in a
Mediterranean Environment (“Castel di Guido”
Natural Park, Northern Latium, Italy)
Antonio Pizzuti Piccoli1, Alessia De Lorenzis2
1Natura per Tutti Onlus Organization, – Via Monteroni n°1265, 00055 Ladispoli (RM) ITALY.
Email: info@fattoriapertutti.it
2LIPU Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli - ONLUS, ITALY
Email : oasi.casteldiguido@lipu.it
Abstract— The present work reports the seasonal
phenology of the reptiles of the "Castel di Guido" Natural
Park near Rome (Northern Latium, Italy). During field
observations, between September 2014 and July 2016,
transects were carried out along the ecotones of the park,
in order to describe the period of seasonal activity of the
reptiles present. The area is characterized by
Mediterranean mesothermal climate. In the
Mediterranean area, reptiles have a broader annual
activity range than other European regions, greatly
reducing winterlatency.Reptile activitiesstart very early,
in some case it is possible to observe the snake Hierophis
viridiflavus and lizards, such as Podarcis muralis and
Podarcis siculus, in thermoregulation activity in the
middle of winter. The mild climate that is recorded on
average in autumn favors the activity in the period
between September and December; Zamenis longissimus
is observed regularly in October. Testudo hermanni
mates regularly in autumn and it is active until the first
decade of December. The research shows that during the
winter period reptiles can be observed in activity; for
some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis sp.,
Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable
datum that broad considerably the annual phenology
reported in the literature.
Keywords — Mediterranean environment, phenology,
reptiles, winter activity.
I. INTRODUCTION
The present study illustrates the phenology of the reptiles
of the “Castel di Guido” Natural Park (Northern Latium,
Italy) (Figure 1); the data relative to the reptiles species
observed in the course of herpetological research are
reported. In many species, biological activity and
reproduction times are determined by a combination of
endogenous cycles and exogenous signals; in particular
for reptiles, ectoderm species that have body temperatures
generally close to those of their environment, temperature
and humidity influence many aspects of their biology
(Whittier & Crewe, 1987).
In the literature, the phenology of reptiles varies a lot
according to the latitude and the different habitats, as well
as to the seasonal climatic trends that can vary fromyear
to year (Sindaco et al., 2006; Corti et al., 2010).
In Europe, certainly a distinction in phenological
activities is observed in the continental climate range
compared to the Mediterranean climate zone where the
activities of reptiles begin very early compared to other
environments in Europe (Bologna et al., 2000; Bologna et
al., 2007).
In some cases it is possible to see in thermoregulation
some lizards, such as Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768)
and Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque Schmaltz, 1810), in
December and January; also Hierophis viridiflavus has
been observed in mid-winter activity (Pizzuti Piccoli,
2016; Cattaneo, 2017).
The work doesn’t concern Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus,
1758), Anguis veronensis Pollini, 1818, Hemidactylus
turcicus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Tarentola mauritanica
(Linnaeus, 1758), for which observations were based
exclusively on the absence presence data. (Pizzuti Piccoli
et al., 2017a; Pizzuti Piccoli et al., 2017b).
II. STUDY AREA
The present study was carried out in the Castel di Guido
Natural Park, within the homonymous public farm,
located in the Municipality of Rome, in the stretch
between the 16th and the 20th km of the main road
Aurelia. The public farm is under the direct management
of the Municipality of Rome since 1978 and it produces
cereals, fodder and cattle, bred in the stable (Italian
Friesian cow) and in a wild state (Maremmana cow). The
farm extends for 1966 ha and is characterized by hilly
areas that degrade towards the coastal plain; the
maximum altitude reached is 80 m above sea level, while
the minimum altitude reaches about 10 m asl. The activity
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of man has further modified the territory, leading to the
formation of mosaics of small natural areas, interesting
because characterized by relict vegetation (Chirici et al.,
2001).
Climatically the area is part of the Mediterranean
Transitional Region, with mild climate, due to the
proximity of the sea (Blasi, 1994). The minimum
temperatures are recorded in January (average value 3.0 °
C), the highest in July and August (average value 30.0 °
C); rarely there are values below 0 ° C and above 40 ° C.
In autumn there is maximum rainfall (over 275 mm), but
also in spring there are frequent rains (175 mm) (Table 2)
(Mangianti & Perini, 2001).
The study area is characterized by an evident vegetation
complexity and by a great floristic richness, which can be
seen in the various habitats present. Of the 1966 hectares
of the Farm, 17% (366 hectares) is occupied by crops
such as durum wheat, maize, barley, olive groves, and
alfalfa meadows, 22% ( 430 hectares) by natural coppice
woods with prevalence of Quercus ilex Linnaeus, 1758
and Quercus pubescens Willd., 1805, 22% (433 hectares)
is used for permanent pasture, 28% (552 hectares) is
covered by pine woods and areas of reforestation, while
the remaining part of the territory is occupied by roads,
farmhouses, stables and irrigation canals. (Filesi, 2001;
Bartolucci & De Lorenzis, 2004).
The birds of the Park are represented by numerous
resident and migratory species (Cecere, 2006); among the
most representative mammals we find Hystrix cristata
Linnaeus, 1758, Vulpes vulpes Linnaeus, 1758, Meles
meles Linnaeus, 1758, Martes foina Erxleben, 1777,
Erinaceus europaeus Linnaeus, 1758 and Muscardinus
avellanarius Linnaeus, 1758 (Imperio et al., 2007).
Remarkable the presence, recently proven, of the wolf,
Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758. The amphibians of the area
are represented by five species: common toad Bufo bufo
(Linnaeus, 1758), emerald toad Bufotes balearicus
(Boettger, 1880), Italian tree frog Hyla intermedia
Boulenger, 1882, green frog Pelophylax bergeri (Gunther,
1986) / Pelophylax kl. hispanicus (Bonaparte, 1839) and
smooth newt Lissotriton meridionalis (Boulenger, 1882)
(Pizzuti Piccoli & De Lorenzis, 2015). Reptiles are well
represented with the confirmed presence of 14 species
present (Table 1). (Pizzuti Piccoli et al., 2017).
III. MATERIAL AND METHODS
Data collection took place between September 2014 and
July 2016; surveys were carried out weekly; the detection
method adopted was that of the linear transect with "sight
counts", V.E.S. = Visual Encounter Surveys (Heyer,
1988; Crosswhite et al., 1999; Greenwood & Robinson,
2006). As a transept was chosen a linear path of 2,200
meters, crossing all the representative environments and
the ecotonal zones present; the presence of animals in the
five meters on the right and on the left of the transept
were considered (Hofer et al., 2002).
Field work was conducted following the regulations and
with all the necessary authorizations for this kind of
study.
IV. RESULTS
The data collected for the species are shown below.
Testudo hermanni Gmelin, 1789
During the field surveys, 38 specimens of Testudo
hermanni were observed and captured. The species in the
Mediterranean area is normally found from March to
November, with bimodal activity in June and September
(Calzolai & Chelazzi, 1991, Mazzotti et al., 2002). In the
site the first observations date back to the first days of
March and the species mates regularly in autumn;
noteworthy the finding of a moving specimen on 10
December 2015(Figure 2).
Chalcides chalcides (Linnaeus, 1758)
Along the transept 14 specimens of Chalcides chalcides
were observed; all the specimens presented the coloring
with longitudinal dark stripes. In the literature, the species
is active from spring to early summer, from the end of
July a phase of sporadic activity begins until September
and it has a winter latency from October to March
(Sindaco et al., 2006).
Field observations confirm the start of activities in March,
with observations also in August; in the study area
individuals in activity were found until the end of
October.
Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768), Podarcis siculus
(Rafinesque Schmaltz, 1810) and Lacerta bilineata
Daudin, 1802
Podarcis siculus, appears to be more numerous than
Podarcis muralis, the latter presents the typical color of
the subspecies nigriventris (Sindaco et al., 2006). The
two species appear to be well separated in habitat
habitation. P. siculus appears to be confined to prairie
areas, while P. muralis has been observed mainly in areas
with tall trees, often above the trunks of trees.
Lacerta bilineata is present above all in the areas close to
the watercourses and in the borders of Rubus sp.
The phenology observed (Figure 3) indicates an intense
activity for the three species between May and June; for
Lacerta bilineata we also assist to significant activities in
April; a further peak we find in the month of September
(end of August - September for Podarcis siculus). In
general, specimens were already active during the first
sunny days of January, with a progressive increasing of
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biological activity with the peak in May and June. In the
late autumn period we find specimens in activity until
November. Between November and January the
observations refer to specimens in basking activities, we
have no data on trophic activity in this period; trophic
activity and reproductive activity are observed from
March. The observations are consistent with the data
reported in the literature (Capula et al., 1993; Caldonazzi
et al., 2002; Di Cerbo e Ditizio, 2008; Tenan, 2007).
Elaphe quatuorlineata (Bonnaterre, 1790)
For this species, the data in literature report individuals in
activity between March and October (Pozio, 1976;
Capizzi et al., 1996; Cattaneo, 2005; Cattaneo, 2017).
The individuals observed during the research were found
in the time range of April and July in both study years,
confirming the phenological information in literature
(Figure 4).
Hierophis viridiflavus (Lacépède, 1789)
Among the snakes, Hierophis viridiflavus is the most
frequent; it has been observed 32 times along the transects
in the ecotonal bands and, to a lesser extent, has been
found in areas covered by tree vegetation and close to
household goods. Found mainly on the ground, still or
moving. For the species, the bibliographic data show
activities from February to October (Capula et al., 1997;
Capula & Luiselli, 1995; Filippi & Luiselli, 2000). In the
study area, the species is observed regularly, albeit with
few specimens, even in the months of November
December and January.
Zamenis longissimus (Laurenti, 1768)
The species is present in the park, where it was found
with five individuals in the ecotonal zones. The
observations fall within the season range (between March
- April and October - November) reported in the literature
(Sindaco & Silvano, 1991; Gomille, 2002); interesting the
observation of two individuals in October.
Natrix helvetica (Lacepède, 1789)
Natrix helvetica is the least common snake; it should be
noted that the particular ecology of the animal, that needs
presence of water bodies, makes it less observable in the
habitat investigated with the transects. However its
presence is confirmed with the capture of some
individuals in the phenological range, described in
literature for the species, between March and September
(Gentili & Zuffi, 1995; Kindler et al., 2017).
Vipera aspis (Linnaeus, 1758)
In the area Vipera aspis was observed only in the period
between April and July, despite being known, for the
coastal Tyrrhenian locations, observations throughout all
the year (Zuffi et al., 1999b; Grano et al., 2017).
V. CONCLUSION
The periods of activity of the observed species often
appear in line with those in other Mediterranean coastal
areas (Cattaneo, 2005, Mayor et al., 2006; Corti et al.,
2010; Pizzuti Piccoli, 2016). The research shows that,
during the winter period, reptiles can be observed in
activity; for some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis
sp., Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable
fact that would greatly broaden the annual phenology
(Figure 5). It is evident that these activities in the late
autumn and winter can be correlated with seasonal
climatic trends, which often offer mild, or even warm,
winters (Table 2), favoring the activity of reptiles
(Bologna et al., 2000; Bologna et al. ., 2007). In
conclusion, the work carried out offers a contribution to
the knowledge of the phenology of reptiles in the
Mediterranean environment of the Tyrrhenian coast, with
particular reference to the area of the Roman coast. It will
certainly be important to investigate the phenology of the
observed reptiles for the site, in order to obtain a more
appropriated knowledge of the reptiles present.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Authors are grateful to Ignazio Scalas, Lorenzo De
Luca & Mirko Pandolfi for their contribution given to the
realization of the work.
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Table 1. The reptile species observed in the “Castel di Guido” Natural Park.
Species observed
European pond terrapin Emys orbicularis
Hermann’s tortoise Testudo hermanni
Mediterranean house gecko Hemydactilus turcicus
European common gecko Tarentola mauritanica
Italian slowworm Anguis veronensis
Italian three-toed skink Chalcides chalcides
Common wall lizard Podarcis muralis
Italian wall lizard Podarcis siculus
Western green lizard Lacerta bilineata
Four-lined snake Elaphe quatuorlineata
Western whip snake Hierophis viridiflavus
Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus
Grass snake Natrix helvetica
Asp viper Vipera aspis
Table 2. Monthly averages of meteorological data in the period 1987 – 2017
(Rome Ciampino Station) - Source www.ilmeteo.it.
Month T min T max Rain Humidity
January 3 °C 12 °C 103 mm 77 %
February 4 °C 13 °C 99 mm 75 %
March 5 °C 15 °C 68 mm 72 %
April 8 °C 18 °C 65 mm 73 %
May 11 °C 23 °C 48 mm 71 %
June 15 °C 27 °C 34 mm 68 %
July 17 °C 30 °C 23 mm 67 %
August 18 °C 30 °C 33 mm 66 %
September 15 °C 27 °C 68 mm 69 %
October 11 °C 22 °C 94 mm 74 %
November 7 °C 16 °C 130 mm 78 %
December 4 °C 13 °C 111 mm 78 %
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Fig.1: The “Castel di Guido” Natural Park.
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Fig.3: Observations during the study period of the lizards.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878
www.ijeab.com Page | 1347
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Reptile Seasonal Activity

  • 1. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1340 Seasonal Phenology of Reptiles in a Mediterranean Environment (“Castel di Guido” Natural Park, Northern Latium, Italy) Antonio Pizzuti Piccoli1, Alessia De Lorenzis2 1Natura per Tutti Onlus Organization, – Via Monteroni n°1265, 00055 Ladispoli (RM) ITALY. Email: info@fattoriapertutti.it 2LIPU Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli - ONLUS, ITALY Email : oasi.casteldiguido@lipu.it Abstract— The present work reports the seasonal phenology of the reptiles of the "Castel di Guido" Natural Park near Rome (Northern Latium, Italy). During field observations, between September 2014 and July 2016, transects were carried out along the ecotones of the park, in order to describe the period of seasonal activity of the reptiles present. The area is characterized by Mediterranean mesothermal climate. In the Mediterranean area, reptiles have a broader annual activity range than other European regions, greatly reducing winterlatency.Reptile activitiesstart very early, in some case it is possible to observe the snake Hierophis viridiflavus and lizards, such as Podarcis muralis and Podarcis siculus, in thermoregulation activity in the middle of winter. The mild climate that is recorded on average in autumn favors the activity in the period between September and December; Zamenis longissimus is observed regularly in October. Testudo hermanni mates regularly in autumn and it is active until the first decade of December. The research shows that during the winter period reptiles can be observed in activity; for some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis sp., Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable datum that broad considerably the annual phenology reported in the literature. Keywords — Mediterranean environment, phenology, reptiles, winter activity. I. INTRODUCTION The present study illustrates the phenology of the reptiles of the “Castel di Guido” Natural Park (Northern Latium, Italy) (Figure 1); the data relative to the reptiles species observed in the course of herpetological research are reported. In many species, biological activity and reproduction times are determined by a combination of endogenous cycles and exogenous signals; in particular for reptiles, ectoderm species that have body temperatures generally close to those of their environment, temperature and humidity influence many aspects of their biology (Whittier & Crewe, 1987). In the literature, the phenology of reptiles varies a lot according to the latitude and the different habitats, as well as to the seasonal climatic trends that can vary fromyear to year (Sindaco et al., 2006; Corti et al., 2010). In Europe, certainly a distinction in phenological activities is observed in the continental climate range compared to the Mediterranean climate zone where the activities of reptiles begin very early compared to other environments in Europe (Bologna et al., 2000; Bologna et al., 2007). In some cases it is possible to see in thermoregulation some lizards, such as Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768) and Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque Schmaltz, 1810), in December and January; also Hierophis viridiflavus has been observed in mid-winter activity (Pizzuti Piccoli, 2016; Cattaneo, 2017). The work doesn’t concern Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758), Anguis veronensis Pollini, 1818, Hemidactylus turcicus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Tarentola mauritanica (Linnaeus, 1758), for which observations were based exclusively on the absence presence data. (Pizzuti Piccoli et al., 2017a; Pizzuti Piccoli et al., 2017b). II. STUDY AREA The present study was carried out in the Castel di Guido Natural Park, within the homonymous public farm, located in the Municipality of Rome, in the stretch between the 16th and the 20th km of the main road Aurelia. The public farm is under the direct management of the Municipality of Rome since 1978 and it produces cereals, fodder and cattle, bred in the stable (Italian Friesian cow) and in a wild state (Maremmana cow). The farm extends for 1966 ha and is characterized by hilly areas that degrade towards the coastal plain; the maximum altitude reached is 80 m above sea level, while the minimum altitude reaches about 10 m asl. The activity
  • 2. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1341 of man has further modified the territory, leading to the formation of mosaics of small natural areas, interesting because characterized by relict vegetation (Chirici et al., 2001). Climatically the area is part of the Mediterranean Transitional Region, with mild climate, due to the proximity of the sea (Blasi, 1994). The minimum temperatures are recorded in January (average value 3.0 ° C), the highest in July and August (average value 30.0 ° C); rarely there are values below 0 ° C and above 40 ° C. In autumn there is maximum rainfall (over 275 mm), but also in spring there are frequent rains (175 mm) (Table 2) (Mangianti & Perini, 2001). The study area is characterized by an evident vegetation complexity and by a great floristic richness, which can be seen in the various habitats present. Of the 1966 hectares of the Farm, 17% (366 hectares) is occupied by crops such as durum wheat, maize, barley, olive groves, and alfalfa meadows, 22% ( 430 hectares) by natural coppice woods with prevalence of Quercus ilex Linnaeus, 1758 and Quercus pubescens Willd., 1805, 22% (433 hectares) is used for permanent pasture, 28% (552 hectares) is covered by pine woods and areas of reforestation, while the remaining part of the territory is occupied by roads, farmhouses, stables and irrigation canals. (Filesi, 2001; Bartolucci & De Lorenzis, 2004). The birds of the Park are represented by numerous resident and migratory species (Cecere, 2006); among the most representative mammals we find Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758, Vulpes vulpes Linnaeus, 1758, Meles meles Linnaeus, 1758, Martes foina Erxleben, 1777, Erinaceus europaeus Linnaeus, 1758 and Muscardinus avellanarius Linnaeus, 1758 (Imperio et al., 2007). Remarkable the presence, recently proven, of the wolf, Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758. The amphibians of the area are represented by five species: common toad Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758), emerald toad Bufotes balearicus (Boettger, 1880), Italian tree frog Hyla intermedia Boulenger, 1882, green frog Pelophylax bergeri (Gunther, 1986) / Pelophylax kl. hispanicus (Bonaparte, 1839) and smooth newt Lissotriton meridionalis (Boulenger, 1882) (Pizzuti Piccoli & De Lorenzis, 2015). Reptiles are well represented with the confirmed presence of 14 species present (Table 1). (Pizzuti Piccoli et al., 2017). III. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data collection took place between September 2014 and July 2016; surveys were carried out weekly; the detection method adopted was that of the linear transect with "sight counts", V.E.S. = Visual Encounter Surveys (Heyer, 1988; Crosswhite et al., 1999; Greenwood & Robinson, 2006). As a transept was chosen a linear path of 2,200 meters, crossing all the representative environments and the ecotonal zones present; the presence of animals in the five meters on the right and on the left of the transept were considered (Hofer et al., 2002). Field work was conducted following the regulations and with all the necessary authorizations for this kind of study. IV. RESULTS The data collected for the species are shown below. Testudo hermanni Gmelin, 1789 During the field surveys, 38 specimens of Testudo hermanni were observed and captured. The species in the Mediterranean area is normally found from March to November, with bimodal activity in June and September (Calzolai & Chelazzi, 1991, Mazzotti et al., 2002). In the site the first observations date back to the first days of March and the species mates regularly in autumn; noteworthy the finding of a moving specimen on 10 December 2015(Figure 2). Chalcides chalcides (Linnaeus, 1758) Along the transept 14 specimens of Chalcides chalcides were observed; all the specimens presented the coloring with longitudinal dark stripes. In the literature, the species is active from spring to early summer, from the end of July a phase of sporadic activity begins until September and it has a winter latency from October to March (Sindaco et al., 2006). Field observations confirm the start of activities in March, with observations also in August; in the study area individuals in activity were found until the end of October. Podarcis muralis (Laurenti, 1768), Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque Schmaltz, 1810) and Lacerta bilineata Daudin, 1802 Podarcis siculus, appears to be more numerous than Podarcis muralis, the latter presents the typical color of the subspecies nigriventris (Sindaco et al., 2006). The two species appear to be well separated in habitat habitation. P. siculus appears to be confined to prairie areas, while P. muralis has been observed mainly in areas with tall trees, often above the trunks of trees. Lacerta bilineata is present above all in the areas close to the watercourses and in the borders of Rubus sp. The phenology observed (Figure 3) indicates an intense activity for the three species between May and June; for Lacerta bilineata we also assist to significant activities in April; a further peak we find in the month of September (end of August - September for Podarcis siculus). In general, specimens were already active during the first sunny days of January, with a progressive increasing of
  • 3. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1342 biological activity with the peak in May and June. In the late autumn period we find specimens in activity until November. Between November and January the observations refer to specimens in basking activities, we have no data on trophic activity in this period; trophic activity and reproductive activity are observed from March. The observations are consistent with the data reported in the literature (Capula et al., 1993; Caldonazzi et al., 2002; Di Cerbo e Ditizio, 2008; Tenan, 2007). Elaphe quatuorlineata (Bonnaterre, 1790) For this species, the data in literature report individuals in activity between March and October (Pozio, 1976; Capizzi et al., 1996; Cattaneo, 2005; Cattaneo, 2017). The individuals observed during the research were found in the time range of April and July in both study years, confirming the phenological information in literature (Figure 4). Hierophis viridiflavus (Lacépède, 1789) Among the snakes, Hierophis viridiflavus is the most frequent; it has been observed 32 times along the transects in the ecotonal bands and, to a lesser extent, has been found in areas covered by tree vegetation and close to household goods. Found mainly on the ground, still or moving. For the species, the bibliographic data show activities from February to October (Capula et al., 1997; Capula & Luiselli, 1995; Filippi & Luiselli, 2000). In the study area, the species is observed regularly, albeit with few specimens, even in the months of November December and January. Zamenis longissimus (Laurenti, 1768) The species is present in the park, where it was found with five individuals in the ecotonal zones. The observations fall within the season range (between March - April and October - November) reported in the literature (Sindaco & Silvano, 1991; Gomille, 2002); interesting the observation of two individuals in October. Natrix helvetica (Lacepède, 1789) Natrix helvetica is the least common snake; it should be noted that the particular ecology of the animal, that needs presence of water bodies, makes it less observable in the habitat investigated with the transects. However its presence is confirmed with the capture of some individuals in the phenological range, described in literature for the species, between March and September (Gentili & Zuffi, 1995; Kindler et al., 2017). Vipera aspis (Linnaeus, 1758) In the area Vipera aspis was observed only in the period between April and July, despite being known, for the coastal Tyrrhenian locations, observations throughout all the year (Zuffi et al., 1999b; Grano et al., 2017). V. CONCLUSION The periods of activity of the observed species often appear in line with those in other Mediterranean coastal areas (Cattaneo, 2005, Mayor et al., 2006; Corti et al., 2010; Pizzuti Piccoli, 2016). The research shows that, during the winter period, reptiles can be observed in activity; for some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis sp., Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable fact that would greatly broaden the annual phenology (Figure 5). It is evident that these activities in the late autumn and winter can be correlated with seasonal climatic trends, which often offer mild, or even warm, winters (Table 2), favoring the activity of reptiles (Bologna et al., 2000; Bologna et al. ., 2007). In conclusion, the work carried out offers a contribution to the knowledge of the phenology of reptiles in the Mediterranean environment of the Tyrrhenian coast, with particular reference to the area of the Roman coast. It will certainly be important to investigate the phenology of the observed reptiles for the site, in order to obtain a more appropriated knowledge of the reptiles present. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Authors are grateful to Ignazio Scalas, Lorenzo De Luca & Mirko Pandolfi for their contribution given to the realization of the work. REFERENCES [1] Bartolucci F. & De Lorenzis A. (2004). La flora vascolare. Collana i quaderni dell’Oasi “Castel di Guido”. Vol 1. Comune di Roma. [2] Blasi C. (1994). Fitoclimatologia del Lazio. Regione Lazio, Roma. [3] Bologna M. A., Capula M. & Carpaneto G. (eds) (2000). Anfibi e rettili del Lazio. Fratelli Palombi Ed., Roma. [4] Bologna M.A., Salvi D. & Pitzalis M. (2007). Atlante degli anfibi e dei rettili della Provincia di Roma. Gangemi editore, Roma. [5] Caldonazzi, M., Pedrini, P., Zanghellini, S. (2002). Atlante degli Anfibi e dei Rettili della Provincia di Trento. 1987-1996 con aggiornamenti al 2001. St. trent. Sci. Nat., Acta Biol. 77: 1-173. 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  • 6. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1345 Fig.1: The “Castel di Guido” Natural Park. Fig.2: Testudo hermanni specimens observed during the study period. 1 1 3 8 5 3 4 1 3 1 2 1 5 6 2 1 1 3 8 5 3 4 1 3 1 2 1 5 6 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 09-2014 10-2014 11-2014 12-2014 01-2015 02-2015 03-2015 04-2015 05-2015 06-2015 07-2015 08-2015 09-2015 10-2015 11-2015 12-2015 01-2016 02-2016 03-2016 04-2016 05-2016 06-2016 07-2016 08-2016 09-2016 T. hermanni
  • 7. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1346 Fig.3: Observations during the study period of the lizards. Fig.4: Observations of snake species during the study period. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 09-2014 10-2014 11-2014 12-2014 01-2015 02-2015 03-2015 04-2015 05-2015 06-2015 07-2015 08-2015 09-2015 10-2015 11-2015 12-2015 01-2016 02-2016 03-2016 04-2016 05-2016 06-2016 07-2016 P. siculus Lacerta bilineata C. chalcides 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 02-Sep-14 02-Oct-14 02-Nov-14 02-Dec-14 02-Jan-15 02-Feb-15 02-Mar-15 02-Apr-15 02-May-15 02-Jun-15 02-Jul-15 02-Aug-15 02-Sep-15 02-Oct-15 02-Nov-15 02-Dec-15 02-Jan-16 02-Feb-16 02-Mar-16 02-Apr-16 02-May-16 02-Jun-16 02-Jul-16 H. viridiflavus N. helvetica Z. longissimus V. aspis E. quatuorlineata
  • 8. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-4, Jul-Aug- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.4.27 ISSN: 2456-1878 www.ijeab.com Page | 1347 Fig.5: Seasonal observations of all reptile species during the study period. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 09-2014 10-2014 11-2014 12-2014 01-2015 02-2015 03-2015 04-2015 05-2015 06-2015 07-2015 08-2015 09-2015 10-2015 11-2015 12-2015 01-2016 02-2016 03-2016 04-2016 05-2016 06-2016 07-2016