Author(s): Juskaitis, R.
Title: New data on distribution, habitats and abundance of Dormice (Gliridae) in Lithuania
Year: 2003
Volume: 49
Pages: 55-62.
Abstract: Four species of dormice occur in Lithuania. M. avellanarius is widely distributed across almost all of Lithuania and lives in mixed and deciduous forests. The number of known M. avellanarius localities is continually increasing. However the population density of M. avellanarius is comparatively low in Lithuania, averaging only 1 ind./ha in spring and 3 ind./ha in autumn. At present, G. glis is known to occur at nine localities in Lithuania, mostly situated along the valleys of the two biggest Lithuanian rivers, Nemunas and Neris, and their tributaries. Extinction of G. glis from some localities has occurred due to the felling of oak-woods and mature forests containing old oak-trees. Lithuania is situated at the north-western edge of the distribution range of D. nitedula, and only two known populations occur in Lithuania. The current status of E. quercinus in Lithuania is unclear. In 1957–1959, this species was known to occur in southern Lithuania. However despite special searches, E. quercinus were not found in this locality recently. G. glis, D. nitedula and E. quercinus are included in the Red Data Book of Lithuania.
Keywords: distribution, dormice, habitats, abundance, Lithuania
Journal: Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
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ISSN: 1217-8837
Publisher: Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest
Editor(s): Matskási, I., Peregovits, L., Morris, P. A. & Bakonyi, G.
