The bats (Chiroptera; Mammalia) of Mordovia: specific structure and features of distribution

• Published in: Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 38 - 51
• Main Authors: Artaev, Oleg N., Smirnov, Dmitriy G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fund for Support and Development of Protected Areas "Bear Land" 01.01.2016
• Subjects: abundance; bats; Chiroptera; distribution; fauna; Mordovia; occurrence; Red Book

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 th...