Egyptian Vulture Status: Category V, Vulnerable, VU: R. The only representative of the genus in the fauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. The nominative subspecies N. p. percnopterus (L., 1758) inhabits the region.
Bearded Vulture Status: Category VI, Near Threatened, NT: R. The only representative of the genus in the fauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. Inhabits the subspecies G.b. aureus (Hablizl, 1783).
White-tailed Eagle Status: Category VI, Nearly Threatened, NT. A rare bird with a declining population. One of eight species of eagles in the world fauna and one of two species in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan, the nominative subspecies H. a. albicilla (Linnaeus, 1758) winters here. Not listed in the IUCN for Kyrgyzstan [1].
Amazon-Rossomyrmex Status: Category II (VUB2ab(iii); C2b; D2). A rare relict representative of the fauna of virgin steppes with a disjunctive range. There are only three species in the genus, R. proformicarum and R. minuchae Tinaut, 1981 (endemic to the Iberian Peninsula) were included in the IUCN RLTS in 1994 (VU D2 category) [76]; the status of the species described from China, R. quandratinodum Xia & Zheng, 1995, needs clarification.
Kuznetzov’s Longicorn Wasp Status: Category III (LR-nt). A naturally rare Central Asian species from a small (4-5 species) relict genus. In Central Asia, the genus and family are among the most ancient groups of hymenopterans, known since the second half of the Cretaceous period (about 100 million years ago), having evolved as oligotrophic pollinators, precursors to bees. The second recorded representative of the genus Masaris in Kyrgyzstan (40 years ago) is Masaris carli Schulthess, 1922,
Asiatic Polochrum Wasp Status: Category II (VUB2ab(iii); C2b; D2). A rare vulnerable endemic species of Central Asia, a relic in the modern fauna of the family with a decreasing distribution; the group has scientific significance in aspects of zoogeography and conservation of genetic resources. The second known species of the genus (P. repandum Spinola, 1805) is distributed in Southern Europe and the Caucasus and is already protected in several countries [74]. The largest
Kuznetzov’s Lamellicorn Saw-fly Status: II category (VU B1ab(iii)+2ab(ii,iii,iv); D2; E). A rare narrow-local endemic of the Western Tien Shan, with a population close to critical levels. One of six Central Asian representatives of a relict family (2-3 species in Kyrgyzstan [12]). It has the narrowest range among Central Asian species of sawflies [7], significant for aspects of zoogeography and conservation of genetic diversity.
Juniper Horntail Status: Category III (LR-nt). A naturally rare species with a tendency to habitat reduction. It is significant as an object for zoogeographical research and in the aspect of preserving the regional gene pool, one of four representatives of the family in the fauna of the republic [11]. The downgrade of U. sah to the rank of subspecies U. augur (Klug, 1803) by some specialists appears biologically unfounded.
Eversmann’s Giant Robber-fly Status: Category III (LR-nt). A species that is rarely encountered over a wide range, with habitats tending to decrease in area. Listed in the Red Book of the USSR in 1984 (Category II) [26].
Alexanor, subspecies Voldemar Status: Category II (VU B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)c(iii,iv); C2b). A local subspecies of a southwestern Palaearctic species with a mosaic range and declining population [23]; in Kyrgyzstan, populations are fragmented, small, and vulnerable, at the edge of the species range. The species is included in the Red Books of the USSR [26] and Uzbekistan (category VU B1ab+2ab(iii)c(iii,iv); D) [23]. An impressive and aesthetically valuable [13]
Apollo Butterfly, Merzbacher subspecies Status: Category 3 (LR-nt). A local subspecies whose populations are potentially vulnerable but not endangered. The species P. apollo is included in the IUCN RLTS (VU A2cde category as assessed in 1996) [76], in CITES Appendix II, and several regional Red Books [26]. The largest [46] of the 47 representatives [90] of the Holarctic genus; an impressive and nature-adorned species. An object of amateur collecting [1].
Apollo Loxias, Tashkoro subspecies Status: Category II (VUB1ac(v)+2ab(iii)c(v); D2). An isolated subspecies of an extremely locally and sporadically distributed species, which, due to monophagy, singularity, locality, and small population sizes, is vulnerable even in the absence of a decline in numbers. One of three [90] rare representatives of the peculiar subgenus Kailasius (two species in Kyrgyzstan). It represents significant scientific interest in aspects of zoogeography,
Christoph’s Clouded Yellow Status. Category II (VUBlac(v)+2ac(v); D2). Vulnerable species, a narrow endemic of the northern part of the Hissar-Alai mountain system, forming isolated local populations that are few in number. It is the most distinctive species among the 12 species of the genus found in Kyrgyzstan and has aesthetic value. It was included in the Red Data Book of the USSR in 1984 (category III) [26], and in the same year in the "Red Data Book of the Kirghiz SSR"
Kirghizobia Longicorn Beetle Status: I category (ENA4bc; B1a+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)). A narrowly distributed endemic species, whose habitats are being intensively reduced due to habitat destruction. The genus Kirgisobia Danilevsky is monotypic [11, 78] and has significant scientific importance in aspects of zoogeography and genetic conservation.
Pallas’s Fish Eagle Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU, Cl. A species at risk of extinction. One of eight species of eagles in the world fauna and one of two species in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan. A monotypic species.
Osprey Status: Category VII, Least Concern, LC. A representative of a monotypic family and genus in the world's bird fauna. In Kyrgyzstan, the nominal subspecies P.h. haliaetus (Linnaeus, 1758) migrates.
Barbary Falcon Status: Category III, Critically Endangered, CR: R. Kyrgyz ornithologists believe that this species, which is endangered in Kyrgyzstan, requires a review of its current status on the IUCN list [1]. It is one of 10 species of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan, inhabiting the subspecies F p. babylonicus P.L. Sclater, 1861.
Peregrine Falcon Status: Category VII, Least Concern, LC. One of 10 species of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan, subspecies F. p. peregrinus Tunstall, 1771 and F. p. calidus Latham, 1790 [35, 36].
Gyrfalcon Status: Category VII, Least Concern. One of 10 species of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan. Not listed in the IUCN for Kyrgyzstan [1]. The subspecies Falco rusticolus intermedius Gloger, 1834 is found in the country.
Saker Falcon Status: IV category, Endangered, EN, A2bcd+3bcd. The population of the species in Kyrgyzstan has sharply decreased over the last 5 years, and it is now at risk of extinction. One of 10 species of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan. The nominative subspecies F.c. cherrug J.E. Gray, 1834 migrates and winters here. The other subspecies are resident: F.c. milvipes Jerdon, 1871, F.c. coatsi Dementiev, 1945, F.c. hendersoni Hume, 1871 [35, 36].
Steppe Kestrel Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU, Cl. One of ten species of the genus in the avifauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. Monotypic species.
Pygmy Cormorant Status: Category VI, Near Threatened. One of 2 representatives of the genus in the fauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. Monotypic species.
Dalmatian Pelican Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU, A2c+3c. One of 2 species of the genus, rarely migrating through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Monotypic species.
Eurasian Spoonbill Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R. The only representative of the genus in Kyrgyzstan. The nominal subspecies Platalea leucorodia leucorodia Linnaeus, 1758 migrates through the region.
Pink Pelican Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R. One of 2 species of the genus, rarely migrating through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Monotypic species.
White Stork Status: IV category, Endangered, EN: R. One of the 2 species of the genus found in Kyrgyzstan. The subspecies inhabiting the region is Ciconia ciconia asiatica Severtzov, 1873.
Black Stork Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R. One of two species of the genus in the avifauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. Monotypic species.
Common Flamingo Status: VI category, Nearly Threatened, NT: R. The only species of the flamingo family in Kyrgyzstan.
Stone marten or beech marten Status: VII category, Lower Risk/least concerned, LR/lc. A rare species with a low population.
Black-throated Loon Status: Category III, Critically Endangered, CR: R. Close to extinction in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The nominal subspecies is found. The bird is the size of a domestic duck.
Renard’s Meadow Viper Status: Category VUA4bc. A subspecies of the south-west Palaearctic species, mosaic distribution in the Black Sea-North Turan region; in Kyrgyzstan - sporadically encountered, with a decreasing population. It is kept in serpentariums for venom extraction - pharmaceutical raw material. The species is included in the IUCN RLTS with the category EN A1c+2c [27] and in the Red Book of Uzbekistan [13], and European populations are listed in Appendix I of CITES
Spotted or Diadem Snake Status: Critically Endangered (category CR C2b). One of the 4 known subspecies of the south-west Palaearctic species, with a southern Turanian distribution; in Kyrgyzstan - 1-3 isolated critically low populations (possibly already extinct) at the edge of the species range, in areas of anthropogenic impact on habitats.
Eastern Sand Boa Status: Near Threatened (NT). One of 10 species of the genus, which includes small representatives of the family, all species of which are included in CITES Appendix II [4 and others]. In Kyrgyzstan, it is a rare species, with its habitat decreasing; the species is listed in the Red Books of Turkmenistan, where it is local and rare [4] (category III), and Tajikistan (category 2) [13].
Schneider’s Gold Skink Status: Category ENB1ab(iii). A sporadically distributed south-Turanian subspecies of a south-west Palaearctic species, represented in Kyrgyzstan by scattered very small populations [19, 20], vulnerable at the periphery of the species' range; included in the Red Data Book of Tajikistan (category 2) [12].
Sheltopusik Status: Near Threatened (category NT). A rare widely distributed representative of a monotypic genus, with decreasing populations and habitat range in Kyrgyzstan. Listed in the Red Data Book of Kazakhstan [10]. Its distribution is general and within the country. The range extends from the Balkan Peninsula and Crimea through Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan to Western Pakistan, Badakhshan, Central Asia, and Southern Pri Balkhash [1, 2, 10, 15]. In
Gray Monitor Status: Category CR A4bc; E. In Kyrgyzstan - fragmented populations of the declining [1, 11, 12] South-Turanian subspecies of the southwestern Palaearctic species, at the periphery of its range; the only representative of the family in the region. The subspecies is included in CITES Appendix I, in the Red Books of the USSR (category III) [14], Kazakhstan (II, VU) [10], and all Central Asian states [1, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13], and according to some data
Said-Aliev’s Toad Agama Status: Vulnerable (category VUBlab(iii)). A narrowly distributed relic species, endemic to the foothills of the western part of the Fergana Valley [23, 7], whose numbers are declining. It is listed in the Red Books of Tajikistan (category 2) [12] and Uzbekistan (category EN 1ab(i-v)) [13].
Central Asian Tortoise Status: VU Blab (ii, iii, v); Cl. A representative of a monotypic genus, decreasing in number, listed in IUCN RLTS (VU A2d) [27] and in Appendix II of CITES [4 and others]; in Kyrgyzstan, it is endangered due to habitat change and capture.
Central Asian Frog Status: Category VUB1ab(iv). A mosaic-distributed species with a disjunct and comparatively narrow range, whose population and habitat area are decreasing. The conservation of nearly half of the known populations in Kyrgyzstan seems impossible without special measures. A natural bioindicator of water pollution [20], listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan [10].
Green Toad Status: VU category B2ab(ii,iii,iv); D2. A rare species in Kyrgyzstan, with a sharp decline in population density in recent times. Insufficiently studied taxonomically [28], it is significant as an object of evolutionary research and in terms of preserving the regional gene pool, being one of two representatives of the Bufonidae family in the fauna of the Republic.
Brown Bear Status: VII category, Lower Risk/least concerned, LR/lc. A rare subspecies of bear Ursus arctos isabellinus Horsfeld, 1826 inhabits the territory of the republic.
Red Wolf Status: III category Critically Endangered, CR: R. There have been no confirmed sightings in Kyrgyzstan over the past 50 years. The only representative of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan and the CIS.
Broad-eared bat Status: Category VII, Lower Risk/least concerned, LR/lc.
Desert Long-eared Bat Status: Category VII, Lower Risk - Least Concern, LR/lc.
Asian Barbastelle Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R.
Lesser Horseshoe Bat Status: Category VI, Near Threatened, NT: R. A species with a declining population [3].
Bokhara Horseshoe Bat Status: Category VI, Near Threatened, NT: R. A rare species for Kyrgyzstan, found at the peripheral part of its range.
Common Water Shrew Status: Category VI, Near Threatened, NT: R. A rare species for Kyrgyzstan, found on the periphery of its range. The only representative of the genus in Kyrgyzstan.
