Comprehensive assessment of vegetation and fauna of terrestrial vertebrates of the regional natural monument "Presnoe Lake" (Primorsky krai)

Belyaev D.A., Usov V.N., Prikhodko O.Y., Popkov B.V., Goryaeva I.P.

Agrarian newsletter of Primoriye 2024; 2(34): 50-58

The article provides a comprehensive description of the flora and fauna of the regional natural monument "Presnoe Lake" located in the southeast of Primorsky Krai. The studies were conducted in July 2022; broad-leaved, alder-ash stands, aspen and walnut biogroups, as well as shrub-herbaceous thickets were identified on the territory of the protected area. Despite the small area of the natural monument, 4 species of amphibians, 1 species of reptiles, 44 species of birds and 9 species of mammals were found on its territory, including rare species listed in the Red Data Books of Primorsky Krai and the Russian Federation, as well as a number of valuable game animals.