NEW DATA ON SMALL MAMMALS (INSECTIVORA, CHIROPTERA, RODENTS) IN SOUTHERN PART OF ARMENIA

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Submitted: 2025-03-12; Published: 2025-03-12

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Abstract

While studying of the fauna of small mammals (Chiroptera, Insectivora, Rodentia) of Syunik region, new data on specific composition, distribution and abundance of species were obtained. The presence of a new area for specified species was identified. The obtained results were confirmed by conducted craniological and genetic analysis.