Recent occurrences of Nothocricetulus migratorius in Southern Ukraine

Study Extent

The dataset contains recent Nothocricetulus migratorius registrations in Southern Ukraine (Odesa, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions) in 2019-2021.

Sampling

Most of dwarf hamsters were captured using box (Longworth | Sherman | Schipanov) or pitfall live traps. Traps in each locality were exposed for 1-4 nights. All animals were marked and released. Recaptures were recorded as well. Some specimens were found dead (causes include poisoning from pesticides). Coordinates were recorded with GPS Garmin eTrex30x using both GPS and GLONASS. Accuracy in most cases was app. 3-5m.

Quality Control

The authors are fully responsible for the quality of data provided within the dataset.

Method steps

1. Conducting field expeditions.
2. Installation and subsequent checking of traps.
3. Species identification and marking of captured specimens.
4. Georeferencing using gps-navigator.

Dataset consists of findings of Nothocricetulus migratorius only.

1. Animalia
   rank: kingdom
2. Chordata
   rank: phylum
3. Mammalia
   rank: class
4. Rodentia
   rank: order
5. Cricetidae
   rank: family
6. Nothocricetulus
   rank: genus
7. Nothocricetulus migratorius
   rank: species

Dataset consists of findings from Southern Ukraine: Odesa, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.