FAUNA OF THE STATE GEOLOGICAL RESERVE BOOK

This article provides information on the composition, condition, ecology, and number of animals distributed in the territory of the Kitab State Geological Reserve. 168 species of vertebrates are found in the area, including: 3 species of fish, 2 species of aquatic and terrestrial animals, 14 species of reptiles, 128 species of birds and 21 species of mammals. A total of 13 species of vertebrates are included in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the territory of the reserve. Among the mammals are the Tianshan brown bear and the small takaburin, woodpeckers, black storks, little eagles and bald eagles, and reptiles include the Central Asian cobra and the cross-striped viper.