THE BATS (CHIROPTERA; MAMMALIA) OF MORDOVIA: SPECIFIC STRUCTURE AND FEATURES OF DISTRIBUTION
Journal Title: Nature Conservation Research. Заповедная наука - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
This article presents the specific structure and distribution of the bats made in the territory of the Republic of Mordovia (Central Russia) from the first half of the 20th century to the present. Occurence, relative abundance and patterns of distribution are briefly assessed for rare species. On this base, recommendations for inclusion these bats in the regional Red Data Book are presented. .In Mordovia twelve species of bats have been observed. There are widespread and numerous species: Pipistrellus nathusii, Myotis daubentonii, M. dasycneme, Nyctalus noctula and Vespertilio murinus. Widespread but less numerous species are: Myotis brandtii and Plecotus auritus. Finally, rare species are: Myotis nattereri, Nyctalus lasiopterus, N. leisleri, Pipistrellus pygmaeus and P. kuhlii.
Authors and Affiliations
Oleg N. Artaev, Dmitriy G. Smirnov
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- DOI 10.24189/ncr.2016.004
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