Vodní měkkýši CHKO Brdy [Aquatic molluscs of the Brdy PLA]

Although the Brdy Protected Landscape Area is located not far from Prague on border between central and western Bohemia, there was very little published unpublished data its aquatic malacofauna. For this reason, a more detailed survey of molluscs carried out in 2020–2022. Altogether with previous data, 27 species were found at 108 studied sites, including springs, small streams, fishponds, pools, wetlands. The low diversity related to suitable natural conditions. occurrences only 1–2 72 sites. Two (Radix labiata, Pisidium casertanum) are typical for nutrient-poor habitats. rich molluscan assemblages detected peripheral parts Mts. and/or Padrť region numerous fishponds associated Most (18) belong common widespread molluscs. Three non-native (Physa acuta, Ferrissia californica, Sinanodonta woodiana) found.