black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Brackish and fresh waters,
coastal lakes, swamps and rivers; threatened by salinity increase and pollution.
Biology. Inhabits brackish and fresh water lakes. Found under stones and among
water plants at a depth of up to 0.5-1 m. Breeding from April to October.
Population trends. Decreasing.
Threats. Pollution caused by urbanization and uncontrolled livestock farming.
Conservation measures taken. The Shabla lake is the only stated reserve.
Conservation measures proposed. Formation of protected territories and reserves in
and around lakes and in humid zones.
References
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apadulce. Fauna R. P. Romania 4 (4).
Kaneva-Abadjieva, V., 1972. A Contribution to the Study of the Amphipodus Fauna
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Mordukhai-Boltovskoi, F., 1969. Guide book of the fauna of Black and Azov Sea.
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Valkanov, A., 1957. Katalog unserer Schwarzmeerfauna. Arbeiten aus der
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Compiled by S. Andreev.
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