Status and distribution of dormice (Mammalia, Gliridae) in Bulgaria

Here we summarize all available data about dormice (Gliridae) in Bulgaria, published one and our own observations, collected the last 20 years. Four species are found Bulgaria - Forest Dormouse ( Dryomys nitedula ), Edible Glis glis Hazel Muscardinus avellanarius ) Roach’s Mouse-tailed Myomimus roachi ). Altogether 1200 records from 283 locations. A database has been created which every single record is kept. The most common widespread G. D. , 212 139 locations respectively. They inhabit mainly deciduous mixed forest country. M. 77 locations, bulk of them mountains, but there some along Danube southeast Bulgaria. It prefers woods with a well-developed understorey. mouse-tailed dormouse rarest 26 In contrast to other dormice, it avoids lives semi-open habitats shrubs, tree lines, islands grasslands agricultural fields. There several anecdotal reports Garden Eliomys quercinus no hard proof exists for presence this species. We discussed patterns distribution, conservation status, coexistence Bulgarian dormice.