Distribution, abundance and conservation status of Dormice (Myoxidae) in Lithuania /

Abstract

Muscardinus avellanarius is the most common and widespread of four dormice (Myoxidae) species, living in Lithuania. It has been recorded from more than 80 localities, mainly in the central and northern parts of Lithuania, with mixed deciduous forests with hazel. Average population densities are from 1 individual/ha in spring to 3 ind/ha in autumn. The remaining three species are rare. Myoxus glis is known from eight localities, Dryomys nitedula from two and Eliomys quercinus from a single one. The last three species are included in the Red Data List of Lithuania. Five localities of M. glis are in protected areas