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February 2004<br />

А. Species endangered on a world scale and other species having world<br />

conservation significance<br />

Some 24 species of vertebrates inhabiting <strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong> are included in<br />

the lists of animals endangered on a world scale (Appendix 20).<br />

Fish. Of the ichthyofauna represented in RMNP, one species, Thracian barbel Barbus<br />

cyclolepis, is endangered on a world scale.<br />

Amphibians. Two species of amphibians inhabiting RMNP are endangered on a<br />

world scale: the large crested newt (Triturus cristatus) and the tree-frog (Hyla<br />

arborea).<br />

Reptilians. One species of tortoise, Testudo hermanni, has been identified as<br />

endangered on a world scale. The species inhabits the lowest <strong>Park</strong> zone, especially<br />

exposed spots with abundant sunshine.<br />

Birds. Ten species of birds in RMNP are of world conservation status. Three of these<br />

appear on the IUCN World List of Endangered Species. These are: Aegypius<br />

monachus Black Vulture, Imperial Eagle and Spotted Eagle. No sightings of the latter<br />

species have been recorded during the REA in 2001; still, in view of the stability of<br />

habitats within the <strong>Park</strong>, conditions for its habitation there remain favorable. Black<br />

Vulture Aegypius monachus and Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca use the <strong>Park</strong>’s<br />

territory as a source of food, especially in recent years.<br />

Also breeding in <strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong> are representatives of another category<br />

of wildlife of world conservation status: biome-restricted species. RMNP is inhabited<br />

by viable populations of all three species of the alpine biome identified in Bulgaria:<br />

Alpine Accentor (Prunella colaris), Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) and<br />

Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria).<br />

Four bird species inhabiting the <strong>Park</strong>’s territory can be identified as being of world<br />

conservation significance: Redwing (Turdus torquatus), Alpine Accentor (Prunella<br />

collaris), Horned Lark (Eremophilla alpestris balcanica) and White-backed<br />

Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos lilfordi).<br />

Mammals. The <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong> is home to 17 species of mammals endangered on a<br />

world scale. Among them are seven species of bat endangered on a world scale:<br />

Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Rhinolophus euryale, Myotis<br />

myotis, Myotis nattereri, Nyctalus lasiopterus and Barbastella barbastellus. Another<br />

two species of mammal are listed in the “Vulnerable” category on the World Red<br />

List: the molerat (Nannospalax leucodon) and the otter (Lutra lutra), while five<br />

species belong to the “Partly-vulnerable” category: the squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris),<br />

three species of dormouse (Dryomys nitedula, Glis glis and Muscardinus<br />

avellanarius), and Chionomys nivalis. In terms of conservation significance four<br />

mammal species and sub-species inhabiting the <strong>Park</strong>’s territory are identified as being<br />

of world conservation significance: Chionomys nivalis, the brown bear (Ursus arctos)<br />

the marten (Martes martes) and the Balkan chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra<br />

balcanica).<br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> -Draft<br />

2004 - 2013<br />

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