Small terrestrial mammals of Albania: distribution and diversity (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla, Rodentia).

ABSTRACT: In this paper new records are reported for 23 species of small terrestrial mammals (STM) of Albania collected during the field work campaigns organised in the framework of the project "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection - preparation for Natura 2000 network" (NaturAL) in Albania during the summer and autumn of 2016 and 2017 Data on small mammals were primarily collected through Sherman live-trapping campaigns in six high priority protected areas of Albania: Korab-Koritnik, Bredhi i Hotovës, Tomorri, Llogara-Karaburun, Divjakë-Karavasta, Liqeni i Shkodrës (Skadar lake), Lëpushë-Vermosh. Other data were obtained by analysis of owl pellets or by direct observation of individuals (dead or alive) in the field. For 21 species Erinaceus roumanicus, Neomys anomalus, Crocidura sua

SUBMITTER: Bego F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5904422 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature