Speciile alogene de vertebrate terestre de pe teritoriul Republicii Moldova

Abstract

The studies were performed in 2013 – 2017. The presence of 13 alien species was established. Among the representatives of mammals there were emphasized two alien invasive species, 6 acclimatized species. The species of invasive birds are ring dove and pheasant, which has been acclimatized. As to the alien reptile species, some representatives of lizards have been recorded on territory of the republic only at the beginning of 50’s of the past century. Another reptile species as potential alien is the wall lizard. From ecological point of view the reptile speciesdon’t represent any threat for the local fauna and flora.