On the diet of Hyla savignyi (Amphibia: Anura: Hylidae) in western Iran

The anurans order is the most diverse group of amphibian with more than ۶۲۰۰ known species belonging to ۴۹ families, is widely distributed on all world except Antarctica. There are two species of tree frogs belonging family Hylidae in Iran. Anurans are opportunistic predators that feed upon numerous food resources occurring in their environment. This research that carried out in Spring and Summer ۲۰۲۰ in Ilam province, using the stomach flushing technique, a total of ۶۹ specimens of Hyla savignyi, were flushed. A total number of ۳۷۱ food items were identified. Examination of the stomach contents demonstrated that the diet of this species was more diverse and mainly consist of terrestrial insects, including hymenopterans and coleopterans. The high variety of prey items such invertebrates is reflect the diversity of the study area. The presence of different size preys indicates an opportunistic feeding.

کلیدواژه ها:

Amphibian ، Hyla savignyi ، Stomach flushing ، Insects