Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse Myomimus roachi distribution and conservation in Bulgaria
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: The Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse ( Myomimus roachi ) is an endangered mammal in Europe with poorly known distribution and biology in Bulgaria. Cranial remains of 15 specimens were determined among 30532 mammals in Barn Owl ( Tyto alba ) pellets in 35 localities from 2000 to 2008 and 32941 mammals in Eagle Owl ( Bubo bubo ) pellets in 59 localities from 1988 to 2011 in SE Bulgaria. This dormouse was present with single specimens in 11 localities and whit 4 specimens in one locality. It is one of the rarest mammals in the region that forms only up to 1% by number of mammalian prey in the more numerous pellet samples. The existing protected areas ecological network covers six out of 15 (40%) localities where the species has been detected in the last two decades. We discuss the necessity of designation of new Natura 2000 zones for the protection of the Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse in Bulgaria.
Source: Bollettino del CILEA (CILEA)
Authors: Boyan Milchev, Valeri Georgiev
Institutions: University of Forestry, Ministry of Environment and Water
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W25753442