Nazar A. Smirnov

Chernivtsi Regional Museum of Local Lore

The distribution of the Agile frog (Rana dalmatina Fitzinger, 1839) in Ukraine is analyzed. New data on findings of the species in the Ivano-Frankivs’k and L’viv regions are presented. Computer modeling of the potential distribution of the species was conducted. The models obtained indicate that R. dalmatina can be found in the Ternopil’ and Khmel’...

У колективній монографії членів Буковинського товариства природодослідників охарактеризовано геологічну і геоморфологічну будову Хотинської височини (Чернівецька область, Україна), гідрологічні та кліматичні особливості, ґрунтовий покрив, флору й рослинність, тваринний світ і ландшафти. Висвітлена історія освоєння й антропогенної трансформації прир...

The book presents the current state of the Ukrainian Carpathians animals listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009) and proposed for protection in the Carpathian region of Ukraine (Transcarpathia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Chernivtsi regions) species. The latest information on the distribution, habitat and biology features, the current state and pr...

Megistopus flavicornis (Rossi, 1790) is a species belonging to the monotypic genus of the Myrmeleontidae family. This ant lion is relatively small in size. It can be easily identified by the characteristic dark brown spot on the distal part of the forewing, as well as by the long and slender legs.

Data about new records of the Zamenis longissimus in Vinnytsia region of Ukraine are presented. The specimens of the Aesculapian snake were found in south part of the region near Velyka Kisnytsia village in Mohyliv-Podilskyi (former Yampil) district. These are first records of the species in Vinnytsia region after more than one hundred years.

This book is a popular science illustrated jubilee edition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the creation of Serhiy Didych Dnister Regional Landscape Park. The purpose of its writing is a comprehensive presentation of the Park: its location, natural conditions, diversity of the living world and natural complexes, tourist attractions, historical...

For the ongoing range shifts under climate change, it is essential to have reference information on the current presence of the species. In recent years, there has been an increase in observations of thermophilic reptiles outside their historical range in Ukraine. The distribution of the Caspian whipsnake, a common snake in southern Ukraine, appear...

The paper contains information about 21 cases of abnormal amplexus among anurans (Amphibia) detected on the territory of the Chernivtsi Region, Ukraine. Multiple amplexus, consisting of one female and two or more males, was registered in three species: Bombina variegata, Bufo bufo, Rana temporaria. The author described interspecific amplexus in six...

The agile frog (Rana dalmatina Fitzinger in Bonaparte, 1839) is quite widespread in Europe, and in Ukraine it is located on the northeastern border of its natural range (Pysanets, 2014; Dufresnes, 2019). This amphibian is included in all editions of the Red Book of Ukraine. This is probably the result of a lack of data on the distribution and statu...

Abstract. Our study provides a review of colour anomalies in amphibians from Ukraine during the 20th and early 21st centuries. Observations including melanism, flavinism, leucism, and blue axanthism were assembled from the published literature (1909– 2018) and during field surveys (2000–2017). Blue colouration was the most common abnormal variant (...

Aim – The amount of gene flow between parapatric species can be greatly variable depending on how species boundaries are maintained in respect to numerous genetic and ecological factors that affect the strength of reproductive isolation. We quantified this variability to understand its effect on the genetic integrity of a well-studied pair of hybri...

Data on the occurrence of rare saproxylic beetle, Cucujus cinnaberinus (Scopoli, 1763), in the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine are presented. Cucujus cinnaberinus was found in two districts: Hertsa (near Mogylivka) and Khotyn (near Rukhotyn and near Khotyn).

The author’s unpublished observations of Bombus argillaceus (Scopoli, 1763) in the Chernivtsi region (Shypyntsi village, Kitsman district, 2018-2020) and Vinnytsia region (Yampil town, 1998, 2006, and 2019) are presented. Additionary information on observations of the species in these regions from open sources is discussed.

Data about herpetofauna of the Dnister Canyon National Park (Ternopil’ region, Ukraine) are summarized and analyzed. The herpetofauna of the Park consists of not less than 8 amphibian species and 7 reptilian species. New information on records of the rare species included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (Bombina variegata, Lacerta viridis, Coronell...

Cryptic phylogeographic diversifications are unique models to examine the role of phylogenetic divergence on the evolution of reproductive isolation, without extrinsic factors such as ecology. Yet, to date very few comparative studies were attempted within such radiations. Here, we characterize a new speciation continuum in a group of widespread Eu...

New records are given, and previously known data on Rana dalmatina distribution in Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine are orderly. The information on observations of the Agile frog in 20 new sites are presented (currently this species found in 28 sites of the region).

The paper deals with the study of the comparative osteological collection of extant amphibians and reptiles deposited in the Department of Palaeontology of the National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine. The collection has been recently catalogued and here is described for the first time. It consists of 407 storage units represented by comp...

У посібнику охарактеризовано особливості створення охоронних ділянок на землях лісового фонду з метою збереження раритетної біоти, в першу чергу рослин, грибів і тварин, занесених до Червоної книги України. Представлено практичні напрацювання в зазначеному аспекті, отримані під час реалізації проекту «Збереження біологічного різноманіття в умовах...

Монографія висвітлює результати багаторічних досліджень лучних степів на Бурштинському Опіллі, що є однією із найбільш західних межових частин Подільської височини та правобережної лісостепової зони України. Регіон характеризується мозаїчним розповсюдженням лісових і лучно-степових екосистем, які, проте, на сьогодні знаходяться в умовах масштабної...

Охарактеризовано "червонокнижну" флору і фауну лісових екосистем Івано-Франківської області. Наведено описи зовнішнього вигляду деяких найбільш типових видів з метою їх визначення у природі, звернуто увагу на особливості поширення й екології цих рослин і тварин. Нариси супроводжують фотографії.

According to the results of author’s field studies and the material deposited at the Natural Museum of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University new data on nine species of dragonflies and damselflies from Chernivtsi Region are provided.

New and all early known information about species composition and distribution of dragonflies in Vinnytsia region ( Ukraine) are summarized. Not less than 35 species of dragonflies are known from the region. Nine species (Lestes virens, Erythromma viridulum, Aeshna mixta, Anax parthenope, Onychogomphus forcipatus, Orthetrum albistylum, O. brunneum,...

In the current study we present comprehensive list of 65 rare invertebrate animal species listed in third edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine and their records in Ivano-Frankivsk Region of Ukraine. Some of the listed species are under protection of International legal acts such as Bern Convention – 15 species, European Red List – 14 species, Re...

Книга узагальнює інформацію про основні засади проектування мережі Емеральд (Смарагдової мережі); включає аналіз її проектування в Україні; містить першу версію «тіньового списку» територій, які пропонується громадськістю для включення у Мережу та пропозиції щодо організації подальшої роботи по формуванню Мережі.

The catalog contains data on the collection of amphibians that are stored in the Zoological Museum of Lviv University. During the preparation of the catalog, more than 450 specimens of animals belonging to 63 species were surveyed and surveyed.

The catalog of the dragonflies collection in Nature History Museum of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University is presented. The Collection contains more than 500 specimens from 42 species, 21 genera, 9 families, and 2 suborders.

У книзі охарактеризовано "червонокнижну" фауну Національного природного парку "Черемоський". У нарисах стосовно деяких видів наведено особливості їх поширення, екології, а також лімітуючі фактори й заходи охорони.

Представлено нові відомості про 25 видів птахів, виявлених у межах Вінницької, Івано-Франківської, Львівської, Одеської, Херсонської та Чернівецької областей. New data about 25 bird species found in 6 regions are presented.

Distribution of the Natterjack Toad (Bufo (Epidalea) calamita) in Ukraine was analyzed. This species was found in 35 sites. The models of the potential distribution of B. calamita were constructed (the algorithms Domain and Maxent were used). It was found that the distribution of this species in Ukraine is determined by bioclimatic parameters such...

Description of the amphibian collection in the State Natural History Museum (Lviv, Ukraine) is presented. This collection includes 87 storage unitіs (about 300 specimens) belonging to 18 amphibians species.

This work is about the investigation of amphibians current state on the territory of Precarpathian and External Carpathians. It is found that in region inhabit 17 species. It is proved, that Rana dalmatina inhabit in Precarpathian. It is confirmed, that local populations of tree frog belong to Hyla orientalis. The results of analysis of the intra-...

We summarized all known data on Emys orbicularis distribution in two regions of W Ukraine. The European pond turtle was found in five localities of Ivano-Frankivsk and twenty-two localities of Chernivtsi regions.

Data were collected in 1988–2015. Information about 16 species is presented.

Data on distribution, ecology and state of population Lissotriton vulgaris on north-eastern macroslope of Ukrainian Carpathians (Ukraine) are summarised.

Information on the ecology of the Bufo bufo (Amphibia) on the territory of Cis-Carpathian (Ukraine) is summarised.

Data were collected in 1970–2013. Information about 14 species is presented.

Analysis of external morphological characters showed differences between the studied species in size and proportions of the body. As a result of cytogenetic studies based on the size of brachial index redescribed karyotypes and determine their chromosome formula. Karyological differences are defined only on the interspecific level.

Distribution of European Fire-bellied Toads Bombina bombina and B. variegata in Chernivtsi Region of Ukraine was studied. It is set that B. bombina inhabit in the plain part of Chernivtsi region (Prut-Dnister interfluves), and B. variegata is widespread in mountains and foothills. The cadastre of both Bombina species is presented. -----------------...

Analysis of external morphological characters showed differences between the studied species in size and proportions of the body. As a result of cytogenetic studies based on the size of brachial index redescribed karyotypes and determine their chromosome formula. Karyological differences are defined only on the interspecific level.

The results of the investigation of morphological abnormalities in newts Lissotriton montandoni (964 specimens) and L. vulgaris (340 specimens) from Western Ukraine are presented. It is found that percentage of specimens with abnormalities reach on the average 4,98 % for L. montandoni and 5,59 % for L. vulgaris.

The mating calls of Hyla arborea (Linnaeus, 1758) and H. orientalis Bedriaga, 1890 from the four provinces of Ukraine were analysed. The clear differences between Common Tree Frog from the Zakarpattia province and Eastern Tree Frog from the L’viv, Chernivtsi and Kharkiv provinces were found on such parameters as duration of the pulse group, interva...

Обобщены сведения о распространении альпийского тритона в Украине. Установлено, что в настоящее время вид обнаружен более чем в 160 локалитетах. Проведено моделирование его потенциального ареала. Высказано предположение, что вид может обитать на более обширных территориях Подолья, чем теперь принято считать. ----------------------------------------...

Data about the distribution, features of ecology and biology of Common Frog on the territory of Chernivtsi region are reported. It is noted that this amphibian is widespread in the region and to characterize considerable abundance. Materials about phenology, features of reproduction, development and growth, trophic relations of species are presente...