Analysis of the Current Status of the Fauna of Rare Mammals of Eastern Part of Uzbekistan

Aim. Demonstrate the ability to assess the current status of faunas in administrative areas using standardised approaches as a tool for identifying the most pressing conservation problems and determining how to address them Methodology. In accordance with the most recognised views on taxon systematics, up-todate species lists of terrestrial vertebrates of Uzbekistan were compiled. A fixed two-level list of the main types of ecosystems was prepared for the whole territory of Uzbekistan, taking into account the existing international classifications. Original maps of ecosystems and habitats have been compiled. A set of indicators developed by the authors was used to assess the significance of faunal diversity of administrative regions of the country. Results. Inventory of vertebrate fauna using standard approaches allowed to identify the current species composition of rare mammals in the section of 3 adjacent administrative regions of the eastern part of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Syrdarya and Jizzak. A comparative analysis of similarities and differences of rare mammal faunas of the studied administrative regions on a 10-point scale using 4 indicators was carried out. Peculiarities and regularities of territorial distribution of species were revealed. Research implications. The inventory and assessment of fauna status in the context of administrative regions using standardised approaches is the first experience of such work for Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The results of the research will serve as a basis for updating the species sketches of the next edition of the Red Data Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan, substantiating conservation and threatened species statuses, preventing or mitigating negative impacts on them, and developing and implementing measures for their conservation and restoration.

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