Sievers’s Apple-tree Status: LC category. A polymorphic species of the mountain-central Asian region, a valuable element of the gene pool, one of the secondary forest-forming and fruit-bearing species [61, 21, etc.]. The only species from the flora of Kyrgyzstan included in the International Red List (IUCN RLTS, category VU B1+2c) [87].
Niedzvetzki’s Apple-tree Status: VU. Very rare, endemic, endangered species with a small population. A valuable species for breeding.
Korzhinski’s Pear Status: VU. One of three species growing in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The taxon is little known. A narrow-local endemic of the Western Tien Shan. A valuable genetic resource for the selection of drought-resistant high-yield southern pear varieties.
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.
Middle Asian Pear Status: EN. The species is little-known and narrowly localized, endemic to the Western Tien Shan. The taxonomic position of the species is debatable. It is of great importance for breeding and developing resistant varieties of pears that are immune to fungal diseases and damage from fruit flies in high-yielding southern varieties.
Schrenk’s False Spirea Status: CR B2ab(iii). Endemic, ornamental, and rare plant with a decreasing population. A representative of a relict genus.
Olga’s Sorbaria Status: CR B2ab(iii). A rare narrow-endemic species of the Alai Mountain Range. Decorative.
Tien Shan Sibiraea Status: CR. An endemic, decorative, and rare northern Tien Shan plant.
Rhodiola litwinowii Status: LC. A mosaic-distributed species, intensively used in agriculture.
Iskandera Alai Status: VU. A very rare narrow endemic species. There is only one species of this genus in the republic.
Turkestan fumitory Status: Category ENBlab(iii,iv). A representative of the monotypic [60, 25] genus (a unique element of the gene pool), threatened with extinction due to narrow endemism in an area with increasing anthropogenic pressure.
False Hooked Fumitory Status: VU. Endemic species of the Pamir-Alai.
Kashgarian Barberry Status: VU. Rare species.
Kostychev’s Pascueflower Status: VU. A narrowly endemic and very beautiful plant, deserving attention for cultivation.
Obtusilobous Windflower Status: VU. The westernmost boundary of its range in Kyrgyzstan is located in the Central Tien Shan.
Knorring’s Larkspur Status: VU. A rare ornamental relic species with a disjunctive range, endemic to Kyrgyzstan.
Kolyuchelistnik kachimovidny Status: VU. A species with a rapidly reducing range. The roots of this species contain up to 30% steroid compounds - saponins, which are used in perfumery, textile, food industries, and in the production of building materials.
Susamyr Catchfly Status: EN. A rare species found in small numbers and in a limited area, which can easily disappear under the influence of anthropogenic factors.
Minkwitz’s Bastard Toad-Flax Status: CR. Subendemic. An extremely rare relict plant that is endangered and has great scientific significance. One of four species found in Kyrgyzstan.
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].
