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A study on wildlife diversity in Kemerköprü Village (Arhavi, Artvin) and its surroundings

2023; Volume: 6; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.38059/biodiversity.1405561

2667-4386

Perınçek Seçkınozan Şeker,

Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology

Kemerköprü village (Arhavi, Artvin) is located within the borders of the Caucasus hot spot with a rich biodiversity. Within the scope of this study, it was aimed to determine the wildlife species found in Kemerköprü village and its surroundings and the current conservation status of these species. In the research area, direct (point observation, camera trap, taking photographs) and indirect (footprint detection) observation methods were used to determine wildlife diversity. In addition, distribution records in the literature and interviews with local people were used to identify the species. As a result of the study, it was determined that a total of 12 small and large mammal species belonging to eight families from four mammal orders and 11 different bird species belonging to 11 families from five orders were distributed in the area. The current conservation status of the identified species at national and international levels (IUCN, BERN, CITES, and MAKK 2023) was listed. This study, which aims to determine the wildlife species found in Kemerköprü village and its surroundings and their conservation status, is important in terms of contributing to the documentation, sustainability, and protection of our country's wildlife diversity.