Biodiversity of the Desna river valley and its tributaries

Study Extent

The dataset is a result of own observations of the author. These observations were provided and organized in a form of dataset as a product of winning project of UNCG grant for supporting of investigation of Desna River biodiversity. The research was carried out with the help of the administration of the Mezynskyi National Nature Park and in cooperation with the Mykola Gogol Nizhyn State University.

Sampling

The usual collection methods were used during the entomofauna research. Representatives of other taxonomic groups were noted along the way. Also, some collection materials stored at the Mykola Gogol Nizhyn State University and the National Science and Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine have been processed.

Quality Control

The author is fully responsible for the quality of data provided within the published dataset.

Method steps

1. When collecting insects, common methods were used: manual collection, capture with an entomological net, soil traps, collection in shelters.

The dataset includes findings of the following classes: insects (class Insecta), fish (class Actinopterygii), amphibians (class Amphidia), reptiles (class Reptilia), birds (class Aves), mammals (class Mammalia) and plants (class Polypodiopsida).

1. Animalia
   rank: kingdom
2. Plantae
   rank: kingdom
3. Mammalia
   rank: class
4. Actinopterygii
   rank: class
5. Aves
   rank: class
6. Reptilia
   rank: class
7. Amphibia
   rank: class
8. Polypodiopsida
   rank: class

Geographical range includes the territory of Desna, Seym, Snov and Oster river valleys within Ukraine and Russia.