Species

Birds

The total number of bird species recorded in Slovakia by the year 2012 stands at 351, of which 344 species were recorded in an apparently natural state since January 1, 1950; 2 species were recorded in an apparently natural state only until December 31, 1949 [Black Vulture Aegypius monachus, Pallas's Sandgrouse Syrrhaptes paradoxus)]; and 3 species are naturalized [Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Common Pigeon (Columba livia), Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)].

There have been recorded 225 breeding species and 126 non-breeding species. Other 13 bird species were recorded as escapes or introduced species as hunting game (not included in official list).

Here you can find the Checklist of birds of Slovakia in .pdf file format.

 

Reptiles

There are 12 species of reptiles living in Slovakia: 1 terrapin, 4 typical lizards, 1 skink, 1 slow worm, 4 typical snakes and 1 viper.

Here you can find the Checklist of reptiles of Slovakia in .pdf file format.

 

Amphibians

There are 17 species of amphibians living in Slovakia: 1 salamander, 5 newts, 2 fire-bellied toads, 1 spadefoot, 2 typical toads, 1 tree frog and 5 typical frogs and 1 klepton (Edible Frog).

Here you can find the Checklist of amphibians of Slovakia in .pdf file format.

 

Lampreys and fish

There were 63 native species of lampreys and fish found in Slovakia. Today there are 58 of them. Many interesting species, such as the biggest species of fish present at our area – Giant Sturgeon (Huso huso) or Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) disappeared from our waters.

Here you can find the Checklist of lampreys and fish of Slovakia in .pdf file format.

 

References:

Baruš V., Oliva O. a kol., 1995: Fauna ČR a SR: Mihulovci Petromyzontes a ryby Osteichthyes. Nakladatelství Akademie věd České republiky, Praha. 2. vydanie

Froese R. & Pauly D. (eds.), 2011: FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication, www.fishbase.org

Hensel K., Mužík V., 2001: Červený (ekosozologický) zoznam mihúľ (Petromyzontes) a rýb (Osteichthyes) Slovenska – In: Baláž D., Marhlod K. & Urban P. eds., Červený zoznam rastlín a živočíchov Slovenska, Ochr. Prír. 20 (Suppl.): 143 – 145.