abstract |
Detailed
data on the distribution and abundance of Sylvaemus
uralensis in the Dnister-Prut interfluve are given.
It is shown that this species of wood mice inhabits
all natural regions of Moldova, can be trapped in
any surveyed habitat, and often dominates in numbers.
The specifics of habitat preferences and population
dynamics of the pygmy wood mouse in the region by
districts and main types of habitats are considered.
It is shown that this species dominates in almost
all landscapes and types of plant communities, with
a strong association with ruderal and high-grass
associations. With the forest habitats excluded,
the total share of Sylvaemus uralensis in all other
types of habitats by the landscape-geographic regions
is as follows: Middle Dnister—33%, Bal?i—28%, Codru
Massif—34%, Budzhak—43%, Lower Dnister—52%; in total
for the republic—42%. The issue of the vernacular
name of Sylvaemus uralensis is discussed. |
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