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Eremias   argus   , known as the Mongolian racerunner, is a reptile that has been designated as a level II endangered species in South Korea since 2005 despite being listed as “Least Concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Particular vegetation and soil characteristics are critical components of the habitat of    E.   argus   , which is an ectotherm. However, research on the environmental characteristics of    E.   argus    living on a fluvial island is lacking. This study sought to characterize the soil environmental factors and vegetation composition of    E.   argus    habitats on Doriseom Island, South Korea by dividing the island into an area in which    E.   argus    occurred frequently (F zone) and an area in which    E.   argus    occurred rarely (R zone). Both soil hardness and cobble cover were significantly higher in the R zone (soil hardness: 1.6 ± 0.2 kg‧cm -2 , mean ± standard error; cobble cover: 40 ± 5%) than in the F zone (soil hardness: 0.9 ± 0.1 kg‧cm -2 ; cobble cover: 18 ± 3%). Plant litter cover did not differ significantly based on    E.   argus    occurrence. The vegetation composition within F and R zones appeared distinct, though    Coreopsis   lanceolata    dominated both zones. A sand dune sedge,    Carex   pumila   , thrived in F zone sites, where soil hardness was low, while the endemic    Aster   danyangensis   , which prefers cobble areas, was found largely in the R zone. In conclusion,    E.   argus    was most commonly found in areas with low soil hardness dominated by dune vegetation. Understanding endangered species’ habitat requirements can provide important clues for establishing conservation plans and restoration measures.

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﻿Environmental characteristics, including soil and vegetation composition, in relation to the occurrence patterns of an endangered lizard,    Eremias   argus   , in a fluvial island, South Korea

﻿Environmental characteristics, including soil and vegetation composition, in relation to the occurrence patterns of an endangered lizard, Eremias argus , in a fluvial island, South Korea

Environmental characteristics, including soil and vegetation composition, in relation to the occurrence patterns of an endangered lizard, Eremias argus , in a fluvial island, South Korea