The IPT for Ukrainian datasets, hosted by GBIF Norway
biodiversity
Biological diversity of Kaniv (Cherkasy region) and Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC) (Kyiv region).
The database includes finds of rare and common species of insects, birds, mammals, fungi, plants and reptiles in the territory of Rzhyshchiv CATC and the surroundings of Kaniv.
Darwin Core Archive of Biological diversity of Kaniv (Cherkasy region) and Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC) (Kyiv region).
Records of Falconiformes and Accipitriformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 545 nests of the 22 species of Falconiformes: Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus, Black Kite Milvus migrans, Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus, Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus, Montagu`s Harrier Circus pygargus, Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus, Goshawk Accipiter gentilis, Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus, Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus, Buzzard Buteo buteo, Short-toed Eagle Circaetus gallicus, Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus, Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga, Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina, Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca, Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos, Black Vulture Aegypius monachus, Saker Falco cherrug, Peregrine Falco peregrinus, Hobby Falco subbuteo, Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus, Kestrel Falco tinnunculus in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Volyn, Lviv, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Poltava, Kherson, Zhytomyr, Chernivtsi, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Kirovohrad, Autonomous Republic Crimea, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, administrative regions. 50% of the records are located in Volyn and Lviv regions (271 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Falconiformes and Accipitriformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Insects of the Hetman National Nature Park registered in 2024
The dataset contains data on insects registered on the territory of the Hetman National Nature Park (“Hetmanskyi” National Nature Park) during two expeditions in 2024. The dataset contains data on finds of about 280 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Insects of the Hetman National Nature Park registered in 2024
Finds of small mammals in the Kharkiv region
The dataset contains the results of the annual monitoring of the relative abundance of small mammals, which was carried out by zoologists of the Kharkiv Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in the period from 2000 to 2018. The fauna of micromammals was investigated in the vicinity of 117 settlements of the Kharkiv region. The capture of mammals was carried out in different types of oak forests, dry and floodplain meadows, riparian-aquatic vegetation, steppe areas, forest belts, gardens, fields and haystacks. During the study period, 14930 specimens of small mammals were caught, which belong to 16 species of mouse-like rodents and 4 species of shrews.
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of small mammals in the Kharkiv region
Records of macrozoobenthos organisms in several water bodies of Ukraine during 2007-2021
The database includes 844 records of 166 species of benthic invertebrates belonging to phylums Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca. Most of the records were carried out on the territory of the objects of the Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine — Danube Biosphere Reserve, Pyriatyn National Nature Park, Hetmanskyi National Nature Park. The research area includes the rivers Danube, Udai, Vorskla and Ros, as well as several small water bodies of the Rzhyshchiv territorial community. The database includes findings of bottom-living and plant-living benthic invertebrates.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of macrozoobenthos organisms in several water bodies of Ukraine during 2007-2021
Records of flora and fauna published in "Regional aspects of floristic and faunistic research", 2023
Occurrence data was obtained from 22 researchers, represented by research organizations from all over Ukraine, and published in Proccedings of the sixth international scientific and practical conference, held in Putyla, Chernivtsi region, Ukraine on 12-13 October 2023, tittled as "Regional aspects of floristic and faunistic research". All the information collected in the dataset was prepared and organized by the reviewers of the materials. The original materials are available in the publication: Регіональні аспекти флористичних і фауністичних досліджень. Матеріали Шостої міжнародної науково-практичної конференції (12-13 жовтня 2023 року, смт Путила, Чернівецька область, Україна) / наук. ред. І. І. Чорней, І. В. Скільський, Д. І. Юзик, О. В. Василюк. – Чернівці : Друк Арт, 2023. – 320 с. (Серія: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine». – Вип. 35). ISBN 978-617-8129-39-2
Darwin Core Archive of Records of flora and fauna published in "Regional aspects of floristic and faunistic research", 2023
Red list of flora and fauna of Sumy region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Sumy Regional Council of the sixth convocation dated November 18, 2011 "On measures to strengthen the protection of rare and endangered species of plants, animals and mushrooms subject to special protection in the territory of Sumy Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Sumy region of Ukraine
Invasive, neolimnetic and aboriginal fish species in Dnipro, Danube and Southern Buh basins (Ukraine, 2021)
The dataset consists of invasive, neolimnetic and aboriginal fish species found during field research within Dnipro, Danube and Southern Buh rivers' basins on the territory of Ukraine in 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Invasive, neolimnetic and aboriginal fish species in Dnipro, Danube and Southern Buh basins (Ukraine, 2021)
Checklist of lepidopteran of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park
List of lepidopteran species found in the territory of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of lepidopteran of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park
Nesting and seasonal migrations of birds of the Azov-Black Sea region according to scientific publications
The dataset includes information on nesting and seasonal migrations of birds of the Azov-Black Sea region, published in Ukrainian scientific journals (including collections of scientific papers, conferences and reports of seasonal bird counts). Retrospective information on the location of birds in this region will be important for monitoring the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022, which disrupted the nesting and resting areas of birds during winter concentrations in the northern shores of the Black and Azov Seas.
Darwin Core Archive of Nesting and seasonal migrations of birds of the Azov-Black Sea region according to scientific publications
Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Provalskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
List of species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi that are found in the territory of the Provalskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Provalskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Birds observation on the western regions of Ukraine in 1963-1994
The dataset contains the results of year-round records or individual observations of 251 species of birds in the territory of western Ukraine, namely Volyn, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Zakarpattia, Chernivtsi administrative regions. 655% (7240 records) of all observations are located in Volyn and Lviv regions. The observations were carried out in very diverse physical and geographical zones: Volyn Polissia, Male Polissia, Podillia Highlands, the mountain system of the Ukrainian Carpathians, the Transcarpathian Lowlands and others.
Darwin Core Archive of Birds observation on the western regions of Ukraine in 1963-1994
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Ulytsia
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the village of Ulytsia (Shostkinskyi district, Sumy region) within the National Nature Park "Desnyansko-Starogutskyi" and the Desnyanskyi Biosphere Reserve - a total of 338 observations and 329 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Ulytsia
Fish species in recreational fishing catches on the section of the Dnieper River that corresponded (before the destruction by the aggressor state, the russian federation) to the upper part of the Kakhovka Reservoir
The dataset contains data on fish species in recreational catches. The study covered the section of the Dnieper River below the Dnieper Hydro Power Plant (HPP) dam, which corresponded to the upper part of the Kakhovka reservoir (before its destruction by the russian federation), within the Zaporizhia district of the Zaporizhia region. The dataset consists of records of 12 fish species registered during the study of catches in the specified area, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass and the fishing effort spent on their catch (category and number of fishing gear, duration of fishing at the time of the interviewing of local fishermen).
Darwin Core Archive of Fish species in recreational fishing catches on the section of the Dnieper River that corresponded (before the destruction by the aggressor state, the russian federation) to the upper part of the Kakhovka Reservoir
Aves records from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, 2022-2023
Aves records from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (mainly Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve), Ukraine, collected during 2022-2023. Contains 104 records of the 28 bird species.
Darwin Core Archive of Aves records from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, 2022-2023
Red list of flora and fauna of Vinnytsia region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Vinnytsia Regional Council #1139 of October 25, 2010.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Vinnytsia region of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants at the old cemeteries from the project «Plant diversity and species-area relationships modelling of steppe enclaves within old cemeteries of Northern Prychornomoria region (Northern Black Sea Region) of Southern Ukraine»
Anthropogenic activities have led to a significant loss of natural habitats in the world over the last few centuries (Löki et al. 2019) and in Ukraine (Burkovskyi et al. 2013). Steppe flora is preserved mainly in protected areas, ravines, gullies, river terraces etc. (Burkovskyi et al. 2013). Cultural heritage sites, such as burial mounds (kurgans), old settlements and old cemeteries, could also preserve as sites for the preservation of biodiversity (Löki et al. 2019). Recently, studies in different countries have recognized the natural value of old cemeteries and other cultural heritage sites (Löki et al. 2019). «Plant diversity and species-area relationships modelling of steppe enclaves within old cemeteries of Northern Prychornomoria region (Northern Black Sea Region) of Southern Ukraine» are research expeditions in 2023/2024 aimed at collecting high-quality biodiversity data in cultural herritage objects - old cemeteries. This dataset contains 1829 occurrences of 215 taxas names (199 vascular plants, 16 bryophytes,) recorded in 20 vegetation plots during the during the project. The sampled locations represent one of types of grasslands - steppes focused on classes Festuco-Brometea. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024), “An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus” (Hodgetts et al. 2020) with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants at the old cemeteries from the project «Plant diversity and species-area relationships modelling of steppe enclaves within old cemeteries of Northern Prychornomoria region (Northern Black Sea Region) of Southern Ukraine»
Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from Ukrainian Grassland Database
The database includes a releves of grassland vegetation of Ukraine, carried out by 66 authors over the period from 1932 to 2019. The releves are made in almost all administrative regions of Ukraine. The size of plots ranged from 0,5 to 400 m2. The nomenclature is given in accordance the species list “Russia”, which is based on a checklist of S. Cherepanov (1995) for vascular plants, M. Ignatov & O. Afonina checklist (1992) for mosses and the Lichens Identification Guides of the USSR (1971–1978)
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from Ukrainian Grassland Database
Observations of fauna in Zhytomyr region during student field practice in 2023
The dataset consists of records of fauna made by students and checked by their tutors (in particular caes with the help of iNaturalist resource). The creation of this dataset is a part of students' field practice aimed on teaching them how to collect, organize, preserve and publish data on biodiversity records. All information published within this dataset is aim on enriching the global data on biodiversity of Ukraine in terms of war.
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of fauna in Zhytomyr region during student field practice in 2023
Lepidoptera fauna of the biological station “Vakalivshchyna” and some locations in the Sumy region of Ukraine
The dataset contains data on Lepidoptera species recorded in the forest-steppe part of Sumy region of Ukraine. Most of the species presented are recorded at the biological station “Vakalivshchyna” and in the habitats adjacent to it. The results of butterflies registration within 150-200 km from the biostationary in different locations of the forest-steppe part of Sumy region of Ukraine are also presented. The database contains data on the findings of about 400 butterflies species.
Darwin Core Archive of Lepidoptera fauna of the biological station “Vakalivshchyna” and some locations in the Sumy region of Ukraine
Fauna of insects registered within the “Mykhailivska Tsilyna” Nature Reserve during expeditions made in 2023-2024
The dataset contains data on insects registered on the territory of “Mykhailivska Tsilyna” Nature Reserve during four expeditions in 2023-2024 years. The dataset contains data on finds of about 350 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Fauna of insects registered within the “Mykhailivska Tsilyna” Nature Reserve during expeditions made in 2023-2024
Vascular plants and cryptogams of ancient forgotten parks of Mykolaiv region (Ukraine)
The dataset focuses on the biodiversity of old parks created in the 18th and 20th centuries and old forests that have survived to the present day. For the first time, the complete species lists of the vascular plants (dendroflora and herbaceous plants) in the 4 old natural forests near Kuryachi Lozy, Kuripchino (Mimrykov Forest) and on the Kinburn Peninsula (Volyzhyn Forest, Komendantske), for 16 artificial forests - Volodymyrivska Dacha, Dubova Balka, Katerynka, Korabelne, Labirynt, Vasyleva Pasika and 9 parks in Voznesensk (Maryin Gay), Kuryachi Lozy (Pidgirsky Park), Mostove (Erdeli Park), Pervomaysk (Druzhby Narodiv Park), Bratske (Zhyvkovich Park), Svyatomykolayivka (Staryi Park), Shaslyve (Tropinykh Park), Mykolayiv (Lisky). The species composition of their dendroflora (138 species) and herbaceous plants (633 species), mosses (50 species) and lichens with lichenicolous fungi (126 species) has been covered for the first time. Particular attention is paid to the inventory of old trees that grow in the Mykolaev region. For 126 old trees, information is provided on cores taken from them with a Pressler drill, which show the age of these trees. 142 dendronims of old trees with main its characters in Mykolayiv region are provided.
Occurrence; Ancient forgotten parks; old trees; objects of cultural heritage
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants and cryptogams of ancient forgotten parks of Mykolaiv region (Ukraine)
Records of vascular plants from the surroundings of the village of Stavyshche (Zhytomyr District, Zhytomyr Region, Ukraine)
In May 2025, a study was conducted on the biodiversity of the flora near Stavyshche village, Zhytomyr district, Zhytomyr region. The research aimed to find valuable areas for the establishment of new protected areas. The expedition revealed several well-preserved bogs with regionally rare plant species Carex pilosa and Equisetum hyemale, as well as a habitat from Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention - thickets of large sedges, mostly without stagnant water. We also carried out a flora inventory. In total, we compiled 13 floristic lists using the Vegapp app, which formed the basis of this dataset during 1 field trip in 2025. This dataset contains 381 occurrences of 201 species (vascular plants) recorded in 13 releves or vegetation surveys during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0 (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the surroundings of the village of Stavyshche (Zhytomyr District, Zhytomyr Region, Ukraine)
Records of birds and mammals from nature reserve "Koncha-Zaspa" in literature resources authored by Mykola Charlemagne
The dataset consists of records of birds and mammals species puplished in literature resources authored by Mykola Charlemagne, namely results of the studies of the birds mammals from the nature reserve "Koncha-Zaspa" in the Middle Dnieper valley. The reserve existed in the vicinity of Kyiv from 1921 to 1934. The dataset also includes information on bird finds made by reserve workers in other locations. It is important to note that the dataset also includes data on mammals, but information about them was collected by the author (Mykola Charlemagne) mainly by analyzing the feces of birds. Additionally actual observations of mammals were included as well. Moreover, the dataset has two registrations from Cherkasy and Kherson regions.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds and mammals from nature reserve "Koncha-Zaspa" in literature resources authored by Mykola Charlemagne
Fishes of water bodies of Rzhyshchiv town amalgamated territorial community (CATC) 2021
This dataset consists of a number of points where fish species were registered on the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC) in 2021, Kyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine.
Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC)
Darwin Core Archive of Fishes of water bodies of Rzhyshchiv town amalgamated territorial community (CATC) 2021
Records of flies from Syrphidae family in Western Ukraine
The dataset includes 2000 records of 143 species of hover flies, collected in 7 regions of Western Ukraine during 2005-2022. According to the IUCN, the presented species have different statuses - Data Deficient (DD), Endangered (EN), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (LC). Temnostoma meridionale is included in the Red Book of Ukraine (category: Vulnerable). The overwhelming majority of the finds belong to the Volhynian-Podolian Upland. The collections include data from the territories of protected areas - Malovanka landscape park, Podilski Tovtry, Male Polissia, Skolivski Beskydy national parks, Medobory, Roztochia and Rivnenskyi nature reserves.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of flies from Syrphidae family in Western Ukraine
Red list of flora and fauna of Sevastopol city, Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Sevastopol City Council dated December 10, 2003 #1692 "On measures to preserve endangered flora in the Sevastopol region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Sevastopol city, Ukraine
The mapping of the Corvidae nests in urban landscapes
The dataset consists of records of nests of birds from Corvidae family that were registered in Kyiv and Poltava cities and their vicinities.
Darwin Core Archive of The mapping of the Corvidae nests in urban landscapes
Records of vascular plants in Nechayivshchyna landscape reserve in August 2025 (Boryspil district, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine)
Nechayivshchyna is a landscape reserve. This reserve is located on the territory of the Boryspil urban hromada (urban community), on the outskirts of Ivankiv village. The area of this reserve is 17.6 hectares, of which 6.5 hectares are arable land, 5.6 hectares are forest plantations, and 5.5 hectares are meadows. The reserve was established in 2010. On the territory of the reserve, on arable land, there is a group of kurgans (tumulus, burial mounds) (Vasyliuk et al., 2012). Our dataset contains 217 occurrences of 103 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants in Nechayivshchyna landscape reserve in August 2025 (Boryspil district, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine)
List of representatives of fauna and flora of Ukraine protected according to the Resolution #6 of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
The checklist consists of species of flora and fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Resolution #6 of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), 1979. In Ukraine this convention was signed on August 17th, 1998, ratified on January 5th, 1999 with subsequent entry into force on May 1st, 1999.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna and flora of Ukraine protected according to the Resolution #6 of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
Passive acoustic monitoring observations of birds in Ukrainian Roztochya
This dataset contains bird observations collected through passive acoustic monitoring in the Ukrainian Roztochya region. Data were recorded using autonomous acoustic recorders and analyzed using BirdNET, a deep learning-based species identification model. To ensure data quality, automated detections were randomly sampled and verified by human experts. An optimal confidence threshold for species identification was determined using logistic regression following the methodology of Wood and Kahl (2024; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-024-02144-5 ). The aim is to provide observations that have confidence greater than or equal to the threshold, ensuring at least 95% identification accuracy. If a particular observation is only automatically identified (i.e., without human verification) but filtered according to the approach described above, it receives an 'unverified' status in the identificationVerificationStatus column. BirdNET confidence is indicated in the identificationRemarks column. Some records included in this dataset have been quality-controlled and represent verified presence observations. Such observations receive a 'verified' status in the identificationVerificationStatus column and the name(s) of the identifier(s) in the identifiedBy column. Additionally, the identificationRemarks column includes a comment such as 'Confirmed by human expert(s). Original confidence: 0.38'. We do not upload all available observations to avoid 'duplication', i.e., hundreds of detections of the same species from a single day-location pair. Observations are therefore aggregated to 1-hour intervals per location. This means that each of the 24 hours in a day from the same location may contain an observation of a particular species. Only one observation from a given hour is selected - the one with the highest confidence level (above threshold), or if there is an observation verified by a human expert, it is automatically preferred. We think that hourly data is more useful in case somebody is interested in daily activity patterns. The full dataset can be viewed through an interactive tool - https://yurastrus.dev/en/pam .
Darwin Core Archive of Passive acoustic monitoring observations of birds in Ukrainian Roztochya
Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of the Mykhailivska Tsilyna Nature Reserve (Sumy region, Ukraine)
In the Mykhailivska Tsilyna Nature Reserve, the author registered 1,133 specimens of 60 species of mace-bearded Lepidoptera of five families: Hesperiidae (8 species), Papilionidae (1), Pieridae (9), Nymphalidae (22), Lycaenidae (20).
Darwin Core Archive of Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of the Mykhailivska Tsilyna Nature Reserve (Sumy region, Ukraine)
Geese and swans census results in the Danube region of Ukraine (2011-2019)
The dataset includes census results of greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons), greylag goose (Anser anser), red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis), whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) and tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) on the territory of the Ukrainian Danube region during the period of migration and wintering in 2011-2019.
Darwin Core Archive of Geese and swans census results in the Danube region of Ukraine (2011-2019)
Checklist of species of animals of territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of species of animals of territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Some findings of common, protected, and invasive species in Ukraine recorded in 2016-2023
The dataset is made of collected records of nationally, regionally and internationally protected species, common wildlife species of Ukraine and invasive species (like red-eared slider, Trachemys scripta). The dataset also contains numerous records of invasive plant species. Some of the records can contribute to the understanding of the ntural ranges of some species.
Darwin Core Archive of Some findings of common, protected, and invasive species in Ukraine recorded in 2016-2023
The results of birds census in Syvash region in August 1998
The database includes records of 143 bird species at the Syvash wetland in 1998. Syvash is one of the unique wetlands of South-Eastern Europe, which has international significance as a place of migratory stops of waders on the Afro-Eurasian flyways. It is characterized by the large size of the territory (over 2,600 km2), rugged coastline and its long length (over 3,100 km). A high degree of landscape diversity (shallow waters, desalinated bays, floodplains, swamps, reed thickets, coastal cliffs, islands, spits, steppe areas, rice fields, fish breeding ponds, industrial sediments, agrocenoses) creates the necessary feeding and protective conditions for birds. The construction of two dams divided Sivash into three separate parts, which differ in hydrochemical conditions. The counts at the Syvash in August 1998 were granted by the Netherlands' Ministry of Agriculture, Nature management and Fisheries and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MATRA Fund / Program International Nature Management (PIN)).
Darwin Core Archive of The results of birds census in Syvash region in August 1998
List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex IV of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants protected according to the Annex IV of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). Most of these species can be registered in Ukraine - one of the countries that have ratified the Directive.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex IV of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
Checklist of vascular plants of the botanical reserve of local importance «Sofiivskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The area is 194 hectares. The status was assigned in accordance with the decision of the third session of the 23rd convocation of the Kherson Regional Council of 25.06.1998 No. 27.Тhe annotated list of the vascular plants recorded on territory of botanical reserve «Sofiivskyi» wich included 273 species.
Checklist; flora; vascular plants; the botanical reserve «Sofiivskyi»; an annotated
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the botanical reserve of local importance «Sofiivskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Records of parasites of domestic animals in Ukraine (according to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection)
The dataset includes a list of documented cases of outbreaks of parasitic diseases in domestic animals. All information about the discovered facts of infection and taxonomic affiliation were established and documented by specialists of the regional divisions of The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of parasites of domestic animals in Ukraine (according to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection)
Modern studies of rare biodiversity in Ukraine (2025)
Occurrence data was obtained from 142 researchers, represented by research organizations from all over Ukraine, and collected in the collection of scientific papers "Modern studies of rare biodiversity in Ukraine (2025)". All the information collected in the dataset was prepared and organized by the reviewers of the collection "Modern studies of rare biodiversity in Ukraine (2025)". It is also planned to publish a printed version of these materials, but publishing has been postponed due to the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Darwin Core Archive of Modern studies of rare biodiversity in Ukraine (2025)
Coprophilous ascomycetes of the natural physiographic regions of Ukraine. Part 1
This dataset presents occurrence records of coprophilous ascomycetes collected from various regions of Ukraine. It includes species of two key genera, Saccobolus Boud. and Coniochaeta (Sacc.) Cooke, as well as other coprophilous ascomycetes recorded within Hetmanskyi National Nature Park and adjacent areas. The dataset comprises records of 55 species of fungi. These records are based on field collections and laboratory analysis conducted during several mycological surveys. Selected materials have been previously published in the articles listed in the Bibliography section below. This contribution aims to promote ongoing diversity studies of coprophilous fungi in the country and facilitate the integration of Ukraine’s fungal occurrence data into global biodiversity repositories via GBIF.
Darwin Core Archive of Coprophilous ascomycetes of the natural physiographic regions of Ukraine. Part 1
Flora of kurgans in the "Wild Fields" (Ukraine)
A kurgan (barrow, mound, tumulus, or tomb) is defined as a mound of earth (and/or pile of stones), often conical or hemispherical in shape, constructed over a burial chamber containing a single or multiple graves. Kurgans are not associated with specific climatic-vegetation zones, but most of them are located in the steppes (or their American equivalent, the prairies). Barrows in Europe (Eurasia) were built from the Eneolithic through the Bronze and Iron Ages up to the early Middle Ages. Most of them were attributed to nomadic peoples, as: Cimmerians, Scythians, Sarmatians (Iron Age), and later: Huns, Bulgarians, Magyars, Polovtsians, Nogays and others. Kurgans provide evidence of migrations and wars conducted by nomadic or semi-sedentary peoples. The earliest information about the barrows on the north shore of the Black Sea was provided by Herodotus in "The Histories". Some sporadic information also comes from the late Middle Ages. Kurgans are some of the most characteristic features of the Ukrainian landscape. It is hard to imagine the history and landscape of Ukraine without barrows. Ukraine is referred to as "the land of kurgans" not without reason. The original number of kurgans in Ukraine is estimated at half a million, of which probably about 100 000 (according to other authors, 50 000 or 150 000) survive to this day. The barrows were destroyed because they disturbed the large-scale agriculture. On the other hand, those that survived (usually larger) became difficult to access among the great fields. Their flora persisted, but there was a problem of its isolation. Contemporary research (2004-2012) has shown the great importance of kurgans in preserving biodiversity. The examined barrows were spread over an area of approximately 32,000 km2 in Kherson, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovograd regions. Of the approximately 500 visited kurgans we chosen 106 with the most interesting flora. The kurgan flora database includes 719 vascular flora taxa (Some species were identifed only to genus 3, species 711, subspecies 5) collected on 106 examined barrows. The total number occurrences is 28,456. Among the recorded species are numerous protected species and taxa listed in the Red Data Book of Plants of Ukraine (2009). The burial mounds should therefore be particularly protected, not only as a monument of archeology, but also because of their natural values.
occurrences; observation; kurgans` flora; barrows; refugia of steppe flora; floristic diversity; Pontic desert steppe; west Pontic grass steppe; herb-grass steppe; herb-rich grass steppe; forest steppe; protection of kurgans; Kherson; Mykolaiv; Poltava; Cherkasy; Kirovograd region; Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of kurgans in the "Wild Fields" (Ukraine)
Historical records of the beetles (Insecta, Coleoptera) from Ukraine
The dataset contains information on findings of beetle (Insecta, Coleoptera) in Ukraine, published in Ukrainian and international scientific publications, including catalogs, monographs, scientific journals, collections of scientific articles, conferences, and scientific reports. Retrospective information on the location of beetles in Ukraine will be important for monitoring the consequences of the Russo–Ukrainian war, which has been ongoing since 2014 and has disrupted the habitats of many beetle species, making many natural areas inaccessible for scientific research. Our goal is to summarize all known data on beetle findings in Ukraine. The work is being carried out as part of the preparation of a checklist of Staphylinidae beetles in Ukraine. If there is information about findings of other families of the order Coleoptera in a particular cited work, we also add these findings to the presented dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical records of the beetles (Insecta, Coleoptera) from Ukraine
Zooplankton studies in the different types of water bodies at the Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC)
The dataset concists of registrations of diferent representatives of zooplankton in the different types of water bodies at the Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC).
Darwin Core Archive of Zooplankton studies in the different types of water bodies at the Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC)
Records of rare species of mammals in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
The dataset contains data on the findings of 30 species of mammals listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine on the territory of the branches of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and on the territories adjacent to the reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of rare species of mammals in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
Xerothermic Grasslands Flora of the Southern Opillia
The database contains data on the distribution of 329 plant species, obtained as a result of the analysis of 64 vegetation plots.
Darwin Core Archive of Xerothermic Grasslands Flora of the Southern Opillia
Chrysididae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset comprises the biodata on the specimens of chrysidid wasps held mainly in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine and originating from other Ukrainian institutions, namely Kharkiv Entomological Society (Kharkiv, Ukraine), Nature Museum of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Vasyl` Stus Donetsk National University and Karadag Nature Reserve. All specimens had been collected within Ukraine in the period from 1881 till 2017; they are preserved as dry specimens on pins or in ethanol. The Chrysididae collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine is based on specimens collected in various habitats (both natural and anthropogenically transformed) of all geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine. European entomologisis specializing in Chrysididae confirmed the identification of questionable species of studied chrysidid wasps, what makes the given dataset taxonomically verified.
Darwin Core Archive of Chrysididae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Amphibians in the Museum of Nature at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Dataset comprise selected amphibian species collections stored in the Museum.
Darwin Core Archive of Amphibians in the Museum of Nature at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Sciaridae (Diptera, Sciaroidea) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the sciarid specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. Most of the specimens were collected in Ukraine from 2012 to now and mounted on the slides in Euparal. Sciaridae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of almost all geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine. Some specimens were collected in neighboring countries, such as Hungary and so on. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Sciaridae.
Darwin Core Archive of Sciaridae (Diptera, Sciaroidea) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Field observation of Spalax arenarius during 2016-2021
The dataset contains verified localities of the sandy mole rat (Spalax arenarius) that were verified during the field expeditions. The goal was to co study in details Extent of occurrence and Area of Occupancy.
Darwin Core Archive of Field observation of Spalax arenarius during 2016-2021
Nyctereutes procyonoides records in Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine, ELP project
Nyctereutes procyonoides records in Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine, collected during 2020-2022 within ELP project “Polesia-wilderness without borders” (Frankfurt Zoological Society).
Darwin Core Archive of Nyctereutes procyonoides records in Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine, ELP project
Plants of the Hnylyi Tikych River basin and adjacent territories
The database contains data on the distribution of 570 plant species, obtained as a result of the analysis of 214 vegetation plots.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of the Hnylyi Tikych River basin and adjacent territories
Wild plants on the territory of the Right Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine
The database includes localities of wild plants of the flora of the Right Bank Forest-Steppe – a natural region in the central part of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Wild plants on the territory of the Right Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine
Bird communities in urban green areas of Dnipro city
The dataset contains records of 4,621 encounters in urban parks, squares, suburban forest areas, as well as a civil cemetery. Fieldwork was conducted during the bird nesting period from 2022 to 2024. The database includes 66 bird species belonging to 33 families.
Darwin Core Archive of Bird communities in urban green areas of Dnipro city
Records of common ukrainian herpetofauna species for which the infestation with helminths was studied in 2021-2023
The dataset consists of records of common herpetofauna species of Ukraine, for which the infestation with different endoparasitic organisms (helminths) was studied in 2021-2023. This dataset is an addition to another dataset ("Particular records of helminths from common species of herpetofauna of Ukraine") that represents the finds of helminths species and was created in order to provide additional information for scientific studies. In particular it shows also those individuals that appeared to be helminths-free and provides more information on intensivity and extensivity of parasitic invasions. For every host the list of helminths found inside, is mentioned.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of common ukrainian herpetofauna species for which the infestation with helminths was studied in 2021-2023
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Seredyna-Buda
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the city of Seredyna-Buda (Shostkinskyi district, Sumy region). A total of 829 observations and 559 species are presented in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Seredyna-Buda
Pyralidae moths of protected areas of Ukraine
The dataset contains information about the findings of Fire-like Lepidoptera on the territory of various objects of the natural reserve fund of Ukraine and the biostationary in the Carpathians, namely: Black Sea Biosphere Reserve, BioBase of the Chernivtsi National University, Polissia Nature Reserve, Kremenets Mountains National Nature Park, Oleshky Sands National Nature Park, Kaniv Nature Reserve. The database contains data on finds of about 100 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Pyralidae moths of protected areas of Ukraine
Records of fauna and flora of Sumskyj district of Sumy region in 2022
The database contains a list of species of animals, plants and fungi, that were recorded by the author in the Sumskyj district and occasionally other nearby districts in Sumy region during 2022.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fauna and flora of Sumskyj district of Sumy region in 2022
Breeding ornithofauna of Rzhyshchiv City Amalgamated Territorial Community (CATC)
The dataset includes findings of 65 species of birds during the breeding period on the territory of the Rzhyshchiv CATC.
Darwin Core Archive of Breeding ornithofauna of Rzhyshchiv City Amalgamated Territorial Community (CATC)
Records of mantises (Mantodea) from the Northwestern and Western Black Sea Region
This dataset contains data on praying mantis records from the Northwestern and Western Black Sea Region (Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria). It includes 724 records 2430 individuals and oothecas of 5 species during 2024-2025. The region is of great importance for mantises, as it is the western limit of the distribution of Iris polystictica and the northern limit of Empusa fasciata and Ameles. The region was populated by Hierodula transcaucasica in this century, probably due to climate warming.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of mantises (Mantodea) from the Northwestern and Western Black Sea Region
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles within the Donetsk administrative region of Ukraine in 1997 - 2011
The database includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) within the Donetsk administrative region of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles within the Donetsk administrative region of Ukraine in 1997 - 2011
Records of vascular plants (Tracheophyta phylum) of the Right Bank forest-steppe of Ukraine made in 2024
The dataset contains coordinates of records of vascular plant species (Tracheophyta) found within the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine. The data were collected during field surveys in mainly poorly studied areas, selected according to satellite images of Google Maps as potentially valuable for the creation of objects of the nature reserve fund (NRF). The main attention was paid to territories with a low degree of anthropogenic load: forests, steppe glades, river banks, forest edges, etc. A significant part of the expeditions was carried out with the support of the non-profit organization “Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group”. The purpose of the research is to document the diversity of vascular plants to assess the state of natural and semi-natural ecosystems of the region, identify habitats of rare species and increase the completeness of the presentation of floristic data in open databases.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants (Tracheophyta phylum) of the Right Bank forest-steppe of Ukraine made in 2024
Spiders of the National Nature Park Dvorichanskyi (Northeastern Ukraine)
The database includes records of 211 spider species in 25 families collected in the "Dvorichanskyi" National Nature Park and its vicinity. The park was created for the conservation of chalk grasslands and the landscape complexity of northeastern Ukraine. It hosts chalky hills at various stages of grassland succession, gullies with shrubs and steppe-like meadows, floodplain meadows, and an oak forest on the right high riverbank; a floodplain forest and a narrow strip of wetlands neighbor the park. The sandy river terrace is planted with pine trees. Chalky hills stretch along the Oskil river making a mosaic of specific calcareous vegetation. Natural habitats are surrounded by agricultural lands. Additional records representing new species of spiders registered in the study area was added on 17 January 2023.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders of the National Nature Park Dvorichanskyi (Northeastern Ukraine)
Herbaceous layer plant species occurrences in the urban park vegetation of Dnipro Botanical Garden (2022)
This dataset contains occurrence records of herbaceous plant species identified within the urban park vegetation of the Dnipro Botanical Garden (Ukraine) in 2022. The data were collected as part of a floristic survey aimed at characterizing the structure and composition of the herb layer across multiple park sites representing different management regimes. Species composition was recorded in 4×4 m quadrats across tree, shrub, and herbaceous layers, with a focus on the herbaceous stratum. The dataset contributes to understanding biodiversity patterns and urban vegetation structure in Eastern European urban landscapes.
Darwin Core Archive of Herbaceous layer plant species occurrences in the urban park vegetation of Dnipro Botanical Garden (2022)
Records of macrozoobenthos organisms in the Ukrainian part of the Danube delta during 2007-2021
The database includes 4724 records of 355 species of benthic invertebrates mostly belonging to phylums Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca. The database includes 528 sampling events held in period 2007-2021 in Ukrainian part of Danube delta. Most of the records were carried out on the territory of the Danube Biosphere Reserve. The database includes findings of bottom-living and plant-living benthic invertebrates.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of macrozoobenthos organisms in the Ukrainian part of the Danube delta during 2007-2021
Phytocenoteca of the laboratory of ecosystem theory (Plants)
Location of plant species on the territory of Ukrainian Polissya is highlighted in the dataset. These are data of standard geobotanical descriptions, expeditionary and stationary observations.
Darwin Core Archive of Phytocenoteca of the laboratory of ecosystem theory (Plants)
List of representatives of fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix II of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
The checklist consists of species of fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix II of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), 1979. In Ukraine this convention was signed on August 17th, 1998, ratified on January 5th, 1999 with subsequent entry into force on May 1st, 1999.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix II of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
Mammals in the diet of birds of prey in Ukraine
The dataset includes 2184 records of mammals identified in the pellets of birds of prey (mainly owls) in 1924-2010 and covers most regions of Ukraine. Mammal species occurrences are presented according to the data in scientific publications devoted to the diet of raptors (Pidoplichko, 1937; Pidoplichko, 1963; Kuznetsov and Kondratenko, 1999; Kondratenko et al., 2001, 2006; Zaitseva, Drebet, 2007; Buchko, Cheremnykh, 2008; Polishchuk, 2008; Peklo et al., 2010; Mishta et al., 2012).
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals in the diet of birds of prey in Ukraine
Steppe islands in a sea of fields (southern Ukraine)
We recorded all species of vascular plants on 112 kurgans (burial mounds, tumuli) located in the Kherson region, southern Ukraine (46.63–47.36° N, 32.29–34.32°E; 39–96 m a.s.l.; ). We studied each kurgan at least twice during the field season to ensure completeness of the species lists. The study area belongs to the West Pontic grass (true) steppe zone, where the natural vegetation is dominated by tussock grasses, but is also relatively rich in forbs adapted to summer drought as well as spring therophytes and geophytes. Ukraine has the highest number of kurgans in Europe, with c. 150,000 (of the formerly c. 500,000 remaining, the majority having been destroyed by ploughing or archaeological excavations). Nowadays, in many regions of Ukraine, kurgans play a role of habitat islands (and one of the last enclaves) for steppe species and steppe vegetation in highly transformed, agricultural landscape. The conversion of the steppe to arable land occurred in the study area between 200 and 100 years ago (Lisetskii, 1992). In the Kherson region, steppe vegetation remained on less than 5% of the territory (Burkovskyi et al., 2013). The data collected in the study were used for modeling of vascular plant species richness in dependence of habitat island size and several environmental factors. The results indicated high impact of the size of a kurgan as well as landscape factors (like amount of the remaining habitat in a kurgan surroundings) on species richness of those habitat islands. To avoid data duplication, this dataset does not include species occurrences from 2004/2006 (https://doi.org/10.15468/x4drnu) published before.
Occurrence; cultural heritage; habitat island; flora; kurgan; Southern Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Steppe islands in a sea of fields (southern Ukraine)
Spiders (Araneae) of the National Nature Park Buzkyi Hard and its vicinity (Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine)
This dataset contains records of 266 species of 28 families of the Buzkyi Hard National Nature Park, Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine. The aim of the research was to combine all the spider material collected in different years (1997-2013), to compile a list of spider species of the National Park and its vicinity, and to identify species of high conservation value.
Occurrence; spiders; araneae; mykolaiv region
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders (Araneae) of the National Nature Park Buzkyi Hard and its vicinity (Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine)
Vascular plants of old cemeteries of Lower Dnipro region (Southern Ukraine)
Recent studies (2008–2021) have demonstrated the high importance of old cemeteries for the preservation of steppe ecosystems and red-listed steppe species. The flora of 13 old cemeteries of the Kherson region includes 2104 occurrence of vascular plants. The study of the flora of 10 old cemeteries of Kherson region (rural cemeteries) was conducted during 2008–2017 and 3 old cemeteries of city Kherson was during 2020-2021. The area of the old cemeteries of the Kherson region varies from 0.43 ha to 10.45 ha. Total area of all old cemeteries is 51,2752 ha. In old cemeteries of the studied region, rare steppe species have survived, although steppe vegetation is preserved where there are fragments of virgin and unploughed steppes around the cemeteries, near old villages or cities. The preservation of the natural vegetation cover in cemeteries is supported by the sacred status of cemeteries that are places where economic activities are not allowed.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants of old cemeteries of Lower Dnipro region (Southern Ukraine)
Birds of Drevlianskyi Nature Reserve (Zhytomyr administrative region of Ukraine) observed in 2018
The database includes records of the birds made in breeding season in Drevlianskyi Nature Reserve (Zhytomyr administrative region of Ukraine) during May-June 2018. All records were collected by Kostiushyn V. A. during field studies as a result of visual observations and audial registrations.
Darwin Core Archive of Birds of Drevlianskyi Nature Reserve (Zhytomyr administrative region of Ukraine) observed in 2018
The genus Omophron (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Volodymyr Rizun from the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (SMNH NASU). This dataset gathers all data from entomological collection of the SMNH NASU on the distribution of the genus Omophron (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in the Ukraine and adjacent territories. This dataset is created in frames of project «Digitalization of natural collections that suffered damage as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of The genus Omophron (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Spiders of the Kreidova Flora Nature Reserve (Eastern Ukraine)
The database includes records of 157 spider species in 27 families collected in the Kreidova Flora Department of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve and its vicinity. The Department territory covers chalk hills on the right high bank of the Siverskyi Donets River.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders of the Kreidova Flora Nature Reserve (Eastern Ukraine)
Red list of flora and fauna of Lviv region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Lviv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the fourteenth session of the Lviv Regional Council of the fifth democratic convocation on June 13, 2007 #342 "On measures to protect rare and endangered species of animals subject to special protection in the territory of Lviv Region" and decision of the Lviv Regional Council of December 2, 2003 No. 193 "On Measures to Protect Rare and Endangered Species of Plants in the Territory of Lviv Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Lviv region of Ukraine
Records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis in Sitas Lake area, Silene Nature Park (Silene, Latvia) by the Emys-R project (2022-2024)
The dataset shows information on field records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis in Latvia by academic and non-academic partners of the project Emys-R led by Jean-Yves Georges. The data was collected by Dr Mihails Pupins and colleagues during regular capture-marking-recapture protocols, using floating baited traps that were deployed on fixed geolocated points.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis in Sitas Lake area, Silene Nature Park (Silene, Latvia) by the Emys-R project (2022-2024)
Flora of the arena (first floodplain terrace) of the Dnipro River valley within the Dniprovsky-Orilskyi Nature Reserve (Ukraine)
This dataset contains occurrence records of vascular plant species observed on the arena terrace (first floodplain terrace) of the Dnieper River within the boundaries of the Dnipro-Orilsky Nature Reserve (Ukraine). The dataset covers a temporal range from 2013 to 2024 and is based on field surveys and floristic inventories carried out across different seasons. Each record includes geographic coordinates, date of observation, scientific name, and species abundance. The observations were conducted using standardized field methods, including visual identification and manual counting. The surveyed habitat represents a unique aeolian–fluvial sandy system that supports psammophytic vegetation and floristic complexes characteristic of the steppe-Dnieper ecological region. The dataset supports conservation planning, ecological monitoring, and biodiversity research. It documents species composition, spatial distribution, and temporal dynamics of plant communities in a protected area of high ecological value. The taxonomic names were validated using the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. This dataset contributes to ongoing studies of floristic diversity, habitat transformation, and vegetation dynamics under environmental and anthropogenic pressures in central Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of the arena (first floodplain terrace) of the Dnipro River valley within the Dniprovsky-Orilskyi Nature Reserve (Ukraine)
This dataset contains the data on specimens of vascular plants hosted at the LWS herbarium (Lviv, Ukraine) that were chosen as prioritized for digitization in 2023 in frames of the NRFU (National Research Foundation of Ukraine) project to virtually preserve them in case of possible destruction due to hostilities. It omits the specimens that were already digitized. It contains data mostly on rare and relict species of vascular plants distributed in the western part of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of LWS herbarium. Vascular plants
Results of mapping of settlements of steppe marmot Marmota bobak Muller, 1776 and associated mammalian species on the territory of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania-Nova" (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The dataset contains the results of mapping of settlements of steppe marmot Marmota bobak Muller, 1776 in the territory of the natural core of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania-Nova" (Kherson region, Ukraine), as well as some other species of burrowing mammals that were documented near marmots' settlements.
Darwin Core Archive of Results of mapping of settlements of steppe marmot Marmota bobak Muller, 1776 and associated mammalian species on the territory of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania-Nova" (Kherson region, Ukraine)
An annoted list of the flora of the botanical reserve of national importance «Shaby» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Created (declared): By the decision of the Kherson Regional Council of People's Deputies of August 19, 1983 №441/16 "On the classification and network of territories and objects of the nature reserve fund of the region" The purpose of the NRF object creation (declaration): The site was established to ensure the protection of rare wetland vegetation in Ukraine. The territory of the object is part of the territory of another category of NRF: The territory is part of the Nyzhnodniprovskyi National Nature Park. Total area of the protected area in hectares, in total: 20 hectares The territory of the protected area corresponds to the national level of value, the preservation of which is of national importance. The territory is included in the boundaries of the Nizhnedniprovsky National Nature Park of national importance. On the territory of the reserve, there are 16 rare species of plants and animals included in international, national and regional nature protection lists and 3 rare plant formations included in the Green Book of Ukraine. On the territory of the reserve, 2 rare species of plants included in the international and national conservation have been identified. Red Data Book of Ukraine - Leucojum aestivum, Red List of Kherson region - Quercus robur The site corresponds to the national level of value. The list of the of vascular plants includes 92 species of 33 families. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Darwin Core Archive of An annoted list of the flora of the botanical reserve of national importance «Shaby» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex V of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
The checklist consists of species of animals, fungi and plants protected according to the Annex V of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). Most of these species can be registered in Ukraine - one of the countries that have ratified the Directive.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex V of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
Records of Lagomorpha and Rodentia (Lepus europaeus, Castor fiber, Sciurus vulgaris) within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2012-2023
Dataset contains 152 records of Lagomorpha and Rodentia: European hare (Lepus europaeus, (Pallas, 1778 ), Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber, (Linnaeus, 1758 ), Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris, (Linnaeus, 1758 ) species collected by humans and camera traps during 2012; 2014; 2018-2020, 2022-2023 within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Lagomorpha and Rodentia (Lepus europaeus, Castor fiber, Sciurus vulgaris) within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2012-2023
Higher vascular plants of the Botanical Garden of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko
The database contains information on the species of higher vascular plants registered on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko. The materials were partially included in the article published in the "Scientific Journal "Sloboda. Natural Sciences" (doi:10.32782/naturalspu/2024.2.2). The dataset contains data on the records of 442 specimens of higher vascular plants.
Darwin Core Archive of Higher vascular plants of the Botanical Garden of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko
An annotated list of the flora of the botanical reserve «Yakovlivskyi» (Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
Cheklist of the regional botanical reserve includes 388 taxa names of vascular plants are revealed (386 species and 2 subspecies). The botanical reserve of local importance «Yakovlivskyi» was created on the initiative and on the materials of Professor M.F. Boyko. The decision on its creation was made by the Mykolaiv Regional Council on 16.12.1987. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in the dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The botanical reserve of local importance «Yakovlivskyi» has a significant sozological value. In particular, there grows a number of plant species that are protected according to different Red Lists, or several at the same time. The World Red List includes Astragalus pallescens M.Bieb., Dianthus lanceolatus Steven ex Rchb., Linaria biebersteinii Besser; European Red List - Phlomis hybrida Zelen. and Vincetoxicum intermedium Taliev; Red Data Book of Ukraine - Crocus reticulatus Steven ex Adams, Caragana scythica (Kom.) Pojark, Chamaecytisus graniticus (Rehman) Rothm., Cymbochasma borysthenica (Pall. ex Schlecht.) Klokov & Zoz, Elytrigia stipifolia (Czern. ex Nevski) Nevski, Gymnospermium odessanum (DC.) Takht, Stipa pulcherrima K.Koch, Stipa ucrainica P.Smirn., Tulipa biebersteiniana Schult. & Schult.f. (as Tulipa hypanica Klokov & Zoz), Tulipa schrenkii Regel.
Checklist; regional botanical reserve "Yakovlivski"; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the botanical reserve «Yakovlivskyi» (Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Ochkyne
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the village of Ochkyne (Shostkinskyi district, Sumy region) within the Desnyanskyi Biosphere Reserve. A total of 349 observations and 259 species shown in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Ochkyne
Red list of flora and fauna of Zakarpattia region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the twenty-third session of the Zakarpattia Regional Council of the sixth convocation dated May 28, 2015 "On approval of the Lists of vascular plant species and habitats (biotopes) subject to special protection in the territory of the Zakarpattia Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Zakarpattia region of Ukraine
Distribution of threatened lycopod species within Ukraine
Dataset contains occurrences of 6 protected lycopod species within Ukraine registered since the 2nd part of XIX century.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of threatened lycopod species within Ukraine
Ornithological observations in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine
The database includes finds of diurnal birds of prey (Accipitriformes, Falconiformes) and owls (Strigiformes), as well as regionally and globally rare species of birds from other orders within the Kharkiv administrative region of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Ornithological observations in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine
Data from ornithological studies on the Zmiinyi island (Black Sea, Ukraine) for the 1975-1992 period and spring 2006
Within this dataset data on captured and ringed birds on the Zmiinyi island is provided. The data covers the period from 1975 to 1992 and separate studies conducted in spring 2006. For a number of birds, data on the main biometric measurements (bill length, beak length, wing length, weight, etc.) are provided. Data are provided regarding the phenology of individual species - the date of the first appearance of the species and the date of mass appearance. Particular records provided refer to the registrations of a number of rare and endangered species for the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Data from ornithological studies on the Zmiinyi island (Black Sea, Ukraine) for the 1975-1992 period and spring 2006
Some data on the distribution in Ukraine of individual families of beetles (Coleoptera: Byrrhidae, Cerylonidae, Cleridae, Coccinellidae, Dermestidae, Latridiidae, Leiodidae, Melandryidae, Monotomidae, Oedemeridae, Sphindidae, Mycteridae) based on materials from the collection of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
The dataset represents data from the labels of part of the identified and organized collection of beetls (Coleoptera) of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Darwin Core Archive of Some data on the distribution in Ukraine of individual families of beetles (Coleoptera: Byrrhidae, Cerylonidae, Cleridae, Coccinellidae, Dermestidae, Latridiidae, Leiodidae, Melandryidae, Monotomidae, Oedemeridae, Sphindidae, Mycteridae) based on materials from the collection of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Rare, relict, range-limited, and problematic plant taxa in the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories
This dataset contains data on the distribution of rare, relict, and taxa occurring on limits of their natural range in the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories. It also contains data on the distribution of plant taxa from the problematic and voluminous genera occurring in the Ukrainian Carpathians and other parts of Ukraine. Such genera are Rosa, Alchemilla, Hieracium, Taraxacum, Pilosella, Crepis, Leontodon, Senecio, Centaurea, Cirsium, Dianthus, Euphorbia, Euphrasia, Galium, Viola, Myosotis, Veronica, Festuca, and Poa. The data represented in this dataset are parsed from the specimens hosted at the herbarium of the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine (LWS).
Darwin Core Archive of Rare, relict, range-limited, and problematic plant taxa in the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories
Mammals and other animals in the diet of owls on the territory of Ukraine (1925-1931)
The dataset includes 1824 documentation of animals that were identified in the pellets of birds of prey (mainly owls) in the years 1925-1931. Also, the dataset includes records about the birds themselves, the samples from which were studied by the authors of the publications. The dataset covers most regions of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals and other animals in the diet of owls on the territory of Ukraine (1925-1931)
Some finds of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles in autumn and winter 2021 - 2022 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The database includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) within the Kharkiv administrative region in the period autumn-winter 2021-2022. Also the dataset includes some data on the fauna of birds, amphibians and reptiles for 2020 - 2021, which were not included in the main databases for these groups of animals within the Kharkiv region. Personal comment of Oleksii Marushchak - programmer of UNCG: "This dataset was published during artillery shelling of civilians by the army of the Russian Federation during the inhumane and spontaneous invasion to Ukraine. Death to the occupiers! Putin, go to hell!"
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles in autumn and winter 2021 - 2022 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Records of common species of amphibians and reptiles widespread in Northern, Central, Western and Southern Ukraine
The dataset consists of records of Amphibia and Reptilia representatives from Northern, Central and Southern Ukraine made in the period from 1996 to 2022. The species are chosen as those not included in the latest published edition of Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009) and in the latest lists of such species prepared in 2019. The species mentioned in this dataset are characterized by wide range within the country, covering more than 70% of its territory according to spatial distribution modelling (GIS-modelling) made with the help of Maxent software.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of common species of amphibians and reptiles widespread in Northern, Central, Western and Southern Ukraine
Records of macrozoobenthos organisms from Sasyk Lagoon during 2008-2017
The database includes more than 2504 records of more than 200 species of benthic invertebrates belonging to phylums Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca. The database includes findings of bottom-living, periphyton and plant-living benthic invertebrates.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of macrozoobenthos organisms from Sasyk Lagoon during 2008-2017
Reference-based checklist of gilled Agaricales (Basidiomycota, Fungi) from Ukraine
Agaricales is the largest order within the class Agaricomycetes (Basidiomycota, Fungi). Most of the genera have a gilled (lamellate) basidiomata, though gasteroids, secotioids, and cyphelloids types of fruit bodies also occur in several families and genera. Whereas gilled Agaricales (usually called "agarics") are the most investigated part of the Fungi, the last summary of their diversity in Ukraine was published back in 1996 (Minter and Dudka 1996). Only several families have undergone a deep review over the last 30 years, and most of the data on species occurrences distributed throughout only partially digitized, underrepresented on the Web, and published primarily in Ukrainian sources. Here we provide the list of the 1201 scientific names of gilled Agaricales (species and infraspecific taxon ranks) ever reported from the territory of Ukraine, based on the more than 300 sources published from 1900 to 2021 yr., as well as digitized collection specimens from three mycological collections. For each taxon mentioned in the checklist, we provide references to either known collection specimens or published sources, where researchers can find more information about the records – 8797 records in total.
Darwin Core Archive of Reference-based checklist of gilled Agaricales (Basidiomycota, Fungi) from Ukraine
Biodiversity of the Desna river valley and its tributaries
The database includes finds of animals and plants in the valley of the Desna River and its main tributaries (Oster, Seym, Snov rivers).
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity of the Desna river valley and its tributaries
This dataset contains the data on specimens of invertebrates deposited in the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine (Lviv, Ukraine) that were chosen as prioritized for digitization in 2023-2024 in frames of the NRFU (National Research Foundation of Ukraine) project to virtually preserve them in case of possible destruction due to hostilities.
Darwin Core Archive of SMNH NASU Invertebrates collection
The dataset consists of records of 885 species of algae, represented by 932 intraspecific taxa (including those containing the nomenclatural type species), which belong to 274 genera, 112 families, 42 orders, 14 classes, 9 divisions, and 2 superkingdoms. The records were extracted from the publication: I. Yu. Kostikov, P. O. Romanenko, E. M. De,chenko, T. M. Dariyenko, T. I. Mykhailiuk, O. V. Rybchynskyi, A. M. Solonenko. Algae of the soils of Ukraine (history and methods of research, system, synopsis of flora) / - Kyiv, 2001. - 284 p. [in Ukrainian].
Darwin Core Archive of Algae of the soils of Ukraine
Bird counts in Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in March-July 2019
The dataset contains information on the results of daily bird counts conducted at 34 stationary Vantage Points (VP), as well as weekly counts at 9 Point Counts (PC) and monthly Breeding Birds Surveys (BBS) along car routes from March to July 2019 (research methods are detailed in the "Sampling" and "methodStep" sections). Data collection took place along the valleys of the Molochna and Malyi Utliuk rivers, as well as on the shores of the Molochna and Utliuk estuaries. Daily surveys were conducted over 84 days: March 25 – May 31 (68 days), June 23–30 (8 days), and July 23–30 (8 days). Dataset contains 21758 records on 207 species of birds. Field studies were conducted under individual civil law contracts for the development of scientific and technical products titled "Monitoring of the ornithofauna in the area of the proposed Azov Wind Power Plant," aimed at assessing potential threats to birds from its operation, commissioned by "ENBITI UKRAINE LTD" (Kyiv) (ТОВ «ЕНБІТІ Україна» (Київ)). The dataset was published with the help of relevant experts of NGO "Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group" in order to support Ukrainian scientists and the global process of saving of collected data on biodiversity of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Bird counts in Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in March-July 2019
Records of vascular plants from the site of the upper part of former Kakhovka reservoir near the city of Zaporizhzhya in 2024 (Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine)
The dataset include occurrences from the dry bottom of the upper part of the former Kakhovka reservoir at the territory of Zaporizhzhia District, Zaporizhzhia Region. Kakhovka reservoir disappeared after the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) (Kherson Region). The aim of the research was to establish the initial permanent monitoring plots according to the EDGG biodiversity plot methodology (Dengler et al. 2016). This dataset contains 228 occurrences of 8 relevés (Biodiversity EDGG) and nearest territories of dry bottoms of 100 taxa names of vascular plants We sampled cryptogams, but they were not recorded during sampling. The main information about the relevés submitted to GrassPlot (Dengler et al. 2018). The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the site of the upper part of former Kakhovka reservoir near the city of Zaporizhzhya in 2024 (Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine)
Chironomidae (Insecta, Diptera) of the Dnipro-Buh estuarine region, Ukraine
The database includes records of Chironomidae (Insecta, Diptera) larvae and pupae, collected during the hydrobiological studies of the Dnipro-Buh estuarine region of the Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the NAS of Ukraine and the Nyzhniodniprovskyi National Nature Park in 2012-2021. Significant part of the records was carried out in the recent territory of the Nyzhniodniprovskyi National Nature Park.
Darwin Core Archive of Chironomidae (Insecta, Diptera) of the Dnipro-Buh estuarine region, Ukraine
List of birds from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA)
The checklist consists of species of birds from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds, or African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA). In Ukraine this agreement had its entry into force on January 1st 2003. Therefore, according to the documents accompanying the Agreement, these species should be under relevant protection on the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of List of birds from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA)
Fauna records made based on materials from the working group on the study and protection of birds of the Siverskyi Donets basin (collection of scientific works "Birds of the Siversky Donets basin")
The dataset shows digitalized data on the registration of fauna species (mostly avifauna) that occurred within Southeastern Europe (Ukraine, the Don basin, the North Caucasus and Ciscaucasia. All dataset materials are the result of processing 10 conference proceedings (collection of scientific works "Birds of the Siversky Donets basin") of the working group on the study and protection of birds of the Siverskyi Donets basin.
collection of scientific works "Birds of the Siversky Donets basin"
Darwin Core Archive of Fauna records made based on materials from the working group on the study and protection of birds of the Siverskyi Donets basin (collection of scientific works "Birds of the Siversky Donets basin")
Plants and fungi of the basins of the Mokra Sura, Domotkan, Samotkan, Omelnyk, Saksahan, Mertvovod, Siversky Donets rivers and the gulch-ravine system of the Rightcoastal steppe of the Dnieper
The dataset contains data on the distribution of 500 plant species, obtained as a result of 20 geobotanical descriptions of vegetation.
Rightcoastal and Leftcoastal steppe zone
Darwin Core Archive of Plants and fungi of the basins of the Mokra Sura, Domotkan, Samotkan, Omelnyk, Saksahan, Mertvovod, Siversky Donets rivers and the gulch-ravine system of the Rightcoastal steppe of the Dnieper
Plants of the Lytovskyi Bir tract, Sumy region
The dataset consists of data on plants registered during preparation of geobotanical descriptions, mapping forms and other materials of geobotanical studies of the Lytovskyi Bir tract. The tract is part of the Hetman National Nature Park. The dataset represents data on the records of 247 species of higher vascular plants.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of the Lytovskyi Bir tract, Sumy region
Vascular Plant Occurrence Records from Ivan Starov Square (Dnipro, Ukraine), 2024
This dataset contains occurrence records of vascular plants collected during a systematic field survey in Ivan Starov Square, an urban park located in the historical centre of Dnipro, Ukraine. The survey was conducted in July 2024 and documents the composition of herbaceous and tree-layer vegetation within a highly transformed urban environment. Sampling was performed on a quasi-regular grid covering the entire park area. At each sampling location, all vascular plant species within a 3 × 3 m plot were recorded, together with estimates of their projective cover. All records are based on direct field observations. Species identifications were verified using the Euro Plus Med PlantBase. Ivan Starov Square is characterized by strong recreational pressure and long-term anthropogenic transformation. Despite this, the park supports a mixture of native, synanthropic, and adventive species typical for urban ecosystems of the steppe zone in southeastern Europe. The dataset provides georeferenced primary biodiversity data that can support studies of urban flora, ecological gradients, environmental assessment, and long-term monitoring. All records are openly available for reuse in biodiversity research, conservation planning, and ecological modelling.
occurrence vascular plants urban flora Dnipro Ukraine urban park field survey vegetation biodiversity Tracheophyta
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular Plant Occurrence Records from Ivan Starov Square (Dnipro, Ukraine), 2024
Rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) of coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park, Mykulychyn, Tatariv and Yablunytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
The dataset contains a list of rove beetes (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) collected of coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park. The study as a whole are based on the results of sampling of M.V. Chumak, V.I. Diedus and Yu.B. Motruk (2023–2024) in the coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park.
Darwin Core Archive of Rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) of coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park, Mykulychyn, Tatariv and Yablunytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
Notes on biodiversity of Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Uzbekistan and Turkiye
The dataset represents records of biota (animals, plants and fungi) made on the territory of Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Uzbekistan and Turkiye in the period from 1996 to 2022 by Mykola Drohvalenko and Oleksiy Korshunov.
Darwin Core Archive of Notes on biodiversity of Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Uzbekistan and Turkiye
Fish of the rivers of Crimea and the Northern Azov region
The data were collected as part of ichthyological studies of small rivers of the Northern Azov Sea and rivers of Crimea. The data collection was carried out as part of expeditionary studies using various ichthyological methods.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish of the rivers of Crimea and the Northern Azov region
Checklist of vascular plants of the projected landscape reserve «Lesovyi Kanyon» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The list of the vascular plants of the projected landscape reserve «Lesovyi Kanyon» includes 222 species. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Checklist; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the projected landscape reserve «Lesovyi Kanyon» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
An annotated list of the flora of the Kozatskyi island (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The area of Kozatsky Island that was specially investigated for the growth of protected species (the site of the future landfill) covers an area of 0.59 hectares. It is located in the southwestern corner of the island. From the south, it is washed by the main channel of the Dnipro River; from the west, it is separated from the island of Britannia by a narrow strait. The site is confined to the riverbed ridge. In the southern part of the ridge, it is represented by a number of rather high, clearly defined "white" dunes (2-4 m high). To the north, there is a much wider more or less leveled area of weakly defined low "gray" dunes. To the northwest of it is a slight depression overgrown with meadow and tree-shrub vegetation. The dataset include 336 species of vascular plants 16 species of mosses.
Occurrences; Kozak island; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the Kozatskyi island (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Records of amphibians and reptiles in Transcarpathia (Ukraine) in 2021-2024
The dataset contains information on the registration of 11 species of amphibians and 9 species of reptiles in the Zakarpattia region (Transcarpathia) of Ukraine, mainly in 2024 (supplemented with data collected in 2021-2023). Field studies were conducted both in protected areas (Synevyr, Uzhansky, Zacharovanyi Krai National Nature Parks, Carpathian Biosphere Reserve) and unprotected areas.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of amphibians and reptiles in Transcarpathia (Ukraine) in 2021-2024
Observations from camera trap monitoring project in Roztochya Nature Reserve
This dataset contains wildlife observations from camera trap monitoring in Roztochya Nature Reserve and surrounding areas. The project started in 2020 and is ongoing. All observations have been verified through expert consensus by at least two people. The dataset will be gradually updated but without a fixed schedule.
Occurrence Camera traps Mammals Birds Roztochya Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Observations from camera trap monitoring project in Roztochya Nature Reserve
Short animal diversity notes from Protasiv Yar, Kyiv, 2022
The dataset contains notes and records of fauna representatives registered on the territory of Protasiv Yar - a promissing object of nature reserve fund. This dataset is prepared in honor of Roman Ratushnyi - Ukrainian public figure, journalist, theorist of revolutionary neo-urbanism and volunteer soldier, who was killed during the Battle of Izium on 9 June 2022, in an enemy ambush by Russian occupants. He is known for the struggle for the preservation of the capital's Protasiv Yar tract.
Darwin Core Archive of Short animal diversity notes from Protasiv Yar, Kyiv, 2022
Plants from the vegetation relevés of the projected Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park
The database contains data on plants registered in the geobotanical descriptions of the territory of the Ulytsia River valley, which is part of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park (NNP). The materials were partially included in the project of creating the mentioned NNP and were used in the allocation of protected and recreational functional zones. The database contains data on the findings of 426 species of higher vascular plants and bryophytes.
Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of Plants from the vegetation relevés of the projected Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park
Rosa gallica L. in "Medobory" Nature Reserve
The database includes finds of habitats of Rosa gallica L. on the territory of the "Medobory" Nature Reserve with a geobotanical description of each locality.
Darwin Core Archive of Rosa gallica L. in "Medobory" Nature Reserve
Some finds of flora and fauna in Kharkiv region
The database includes a list of some species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants that were observed in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, namely - in areas adjacent to the National Nature Park (NNP) "Homilsha Forests" (mainly - the buffer zone of the NNP), in the projected area of Regional Landscape Park "Smaragdove Dzherelo" and the projected zakaznyk "Grekivka", on the territory of the extension of the boundaries of NNP "Homilsha Forests" (for example, in the tract "Dry Estuary").
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of flora and fauna in Kharkiv region
Records of Boeckella poppei (Mrazek, 1901) (Calanoida: Centropagidae) obtained during Ukrainian Antarctic Expeditions
The copepod Boeckella poppei (Mrazek, 1901) (Calanoida: Centropagidae) is one of the Maritime Antarctic’s most common freshwater zooplankton species. It was first reported from the Antarctic in 1961–1962 on Signy Island (South Orkney Islands). Although the in situ refugia hypothesis suggests that this species survived in regional refuges throughout multiple Pleistocene glacial cycles. Since then, its presence has been confirmed from many locations in the Maritime Antarctic. The species is also present on sub-Antarctic South Georgia and in lakes around the Prince Charles Mountains in Continental Antarctica, and in southern South America. However, in the central part of the western Antarctic Peninsula, specifically in the Wilhelm Archipelago, there have to date been only a few disjointed records of the species and its distribution here has not been documented in any detail beyond being noted as numerous both north and south of the Ukrainian Antarctic Akademik Vernadsky station. Here, we report B. poppei in 51 samples obtained from 23 lakes on eight islands in the Wilhelm Archipelago. Living specimens were observed both in the ice-free summer season and well after the formation of surface ice on water bodies. Adult specimens were present in all samples, while the copepodid stages were only rarely observed and nauplii were not encountered.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Boeckella poppei (Mrazek, 1901) (Calanoida: Centropagidae) obtained during Ukrainian Antarctic Expeditions
Records of fauna of the territory of Pyriatyn National Nature Park
The dataset comprises biodata on specimens invertebrate and vertebrata animals, held in the private collections of E. Singaevsky, S. Bezugly, Y. Protsenko, Z. Burian and V.Trokhymets. The samples were collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types, both natural and anthropogenic, across the territory of Pyriatyn National Nature Park and and its surroundings, spanning the period from 2002 to 2024. Identification of insect samples was carried out: E. Singaevsky (Arachnida), I. Kostiuk (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), I. Pljushtch (Lepidoptera), O. Puchkov and R. Nerush (Coleoptera: Carabidae), S. Bezugly (Lepidoptera), V. Kazannik (Fish, Aves, Mammals), V. Nazarenko (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea), V. Sergiechko (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Z. Burian (Branchiopoda, Eurotatoria), V.Trokhymets (Branchiopoda, Eurotatoria), A. Podobaylo (Fish, Aves, Mammals).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fauna of the territory of Pyriatyn National Nature Park
Ancient defensive earthworks as refuge of steppe flora in Ukraine
Ancient defensive earthwork fortifications—ramparts—were selected as the research subject. The most renowned among them are the Zmiievi Valy, a multi-tiered system of defensive structures constructed during the period of Kyivan Rus. Their total length originally measured 969.5 km; however, according to the findings of archaeologist Mykhailo Kuchera in 1987, only 234 km (24.1%) remained preserved by that time (Kuchera 1987, 2005). Additionally, ramparts were often constructed around cities for defensive purposes. While these fortifications have been extensively studied from historical and archaeological perspectives, their biodiversity remains poorly explored. Only a limited number of studies have addressed this subject (Parnikoza et al. 2009; Vasyliuk et al. 2012; Perehrym et al. 2017). This dataset contains 891 occurrences of 359 vascular plant species recorded in 10 floristic lists during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; cultural heritage objects; steppe; biodivirsity
Darwin Core Archive of Ancient defensive earthworks as refuge of steppe flora in Ukraine
Records of fauna in Mykolaiv region during August expedition in 2023
The dataset represents records of fauna (species, mainly included in various nature conservation lists of national and international importance) made during August 15-23 on the territory of Mykolaiv region of Ukraine. Since the territory of the region was partially occupied by enemy forces of Russia during full-scale war whcih cause heavy war actions taking place in the region, this might have caused direct or indirect impact on local fauna and distribution of rare species. Therefore this expedition was a part of actions, needed to figure out the current state of rare biodiversity (fauna) components on the territory of the region. Moreover, the expedition gave valuable information that is needed to expand the existing objects of nature reserve fund as well as fo creating the nex objects on the territory of Mykolaiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fauna in Mykolaiv region during August expedition in 2023
Materials to the flora of fragmented areas of Podilski Tovtry based on the results of field research in 2022
The dataset include 4410 occurrences of different 485 name taxa of vascular plants (437 determined to species, 17 to subspecies, 2 to variety, 27 to genus and 2 to family). Total list of flora include 30 species and 189 occurrences of rare plants (20 to Red List of Khmelnytskyi region, 11 to Red Data Book of Ukraine, 1 to CITES, 1 to Bern Convention). This dataset is the result of field research conducted by Professor of the Kherson State University Ivan Moysiyenko in 2022. In total, 50 isolated sites of Tovtry located among agricultural fields in the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Khmelnytskyi region were studied. For each Tovtry, a list of all spontaneously growing vascular plant species that were found during a single visit is provided.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials to the flora of fragmented areas of Podilski Tovtry based on the results of field research in 2022
Biodiversity of the projected nature conservation areas within the Mykolayiv region
The dataset includes registrations of rare and typical plant species of the steppe biotopes of the Mykolaiv region (the vicinity of the "Yelanets Steppe" nature reserve, the valley of the Chichikliya River, the valley of the Berezan River, zakaznyk "Balka Zarubina"). Additionally, the dataset includes records of common and rare plant species and subspecies, as well as several records of animals, within the steppe zone of Mykolaiv region during 2019-2024, in particular within the basins of the Southern Buh, Ingul, Chychykliya, Chortala, Berezan', Sasyk, Gromokliya, Solonykha rivers.
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity of the projected nature conservation areas within the Mykolayiv region
The dataset includes 431 occurrences of 203 vascular plant species from the Ternova gully, situated near the Velykotsk village, Starobilsk District, Luhansk Region, Ukraine. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Vascular Plants of Ukraine. A Nomenclatural Checklist” - (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999) with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants of the Ternova gully
The dataset contains information on the registration of 326 species of animals in Ukraine, which belong to 3 types, 10 classes, 45 orders, and 113 families. The main part of the observations concerns Vinnytsia and Chernivtsi regions, registrations of individual species in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kherson, Khmelnytskyi, Luhansk, Odesa, Ternopil, Zakarpattia regions and Autonomous Republic of Crimea are also given. The collection of information was carried out both inside and outside territories of nature conservation fund of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of animals in Ukraine
Rare species of animals and plants of the flood zone of the Oleksandrivka Reservoir of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park
The database includes registrations of rare animals and plants within the territory of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park in the zone of flooding and indirect impact due to the rising water level of the Oleksandrivka Reservoir. This information is collected on execution of the order from 05.02.2013 of the Mykolaiv regional state administration concerning studying of a question on raising of water level of the Oleksandrivka Reservoir to a mark of 20,7 m in the period 25-27.06.13, 15-16.07.13 and 24-25.07.13.
Darwin Core Archive of Rare species of animals and plants of the flood zone of the Oleksandrivka Reservoir of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park
Tribes Larrini, Miscophini (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) in collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the Tribes Larrini and Miscophini specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. Most of the specimens were collected West Asia (Mongolia), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), East Asia (Armenia, Azerbaijan) and West Europe (Moldova, Russia, Ukraine) from 1925 to 1992 and pinned. The Larrini and Miscophini collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of almost all geographic and administrative regions of West Asia, Central Asia, East Asia and West Europe. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Crabronidae.
Darwin Core Archive of Tribes Larrini, Miscophini (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) in collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Fauna of Lepidoptera of the Mykhailivska Tsilyna Nature Reserve
The database contains data on insects, some Lepidoptera families (superfamily Pyraloidea mainly) registered on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Mykhaylivsʹka Tsilyna”. The materials were partially included in the first three volumes of the Annals of Nature of the Reserve. The database contains data on the findings of 173 butterflies species.
Darwin Core Archive of Fauna of Lepidoptera of the Mykhailivska Tsilyna Nature Reserve
Faunistic and floristic records in the Kharkiv and some other regions in 2022-2024 period and some earlier years
Data from the registration of flora and fauna species that took place within the Kharkiv as well as from Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy administrative regions of Ukraine and Autonomous Republic of Crimea are presented in this dataset. A detailed description of biotopes is given, for migratory and introduced species the relevant status is mentioned. The dataset contains information on the number and density of the local populations or the number of individuals that were observed. Information on the latest and first registrations of migratory birds, active individuals of amphibians and reptiles, as well as imago stages of insects within the Kharkiv region is provided. Where possible, information subspecies taxonomic status is given. For particular records information about certain color variations (morphs), which is relevant for the sand lizard (Lacerta agilis), some diurnal butterflies, birds (owls (Strigiformes), diurnal birds of prey (Falconiformes, Accipitriformes)) is given.
Darwin Core Archive of Faunistic and floristic records in the Kharkiv and some other regions in 2022-2024 period and some earlier years
Checklist of zooplankton species of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
List of zooplankton species found in the territory of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of zooplankton species of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
Records of Sarcoscypha austriaca and Urnula craterium from the territory of Eastern Ukraine
Records of Sarcoscypha austriaca and Urnula craterium (Ascomycota, Fungi) from the territory of Eastern Ukraine, collected since 2011
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Sarcoscypha austriaca and Urnula craterium from the territory of Eastern Ukraine
Records of fauna of the “Tryokhizbensky Steppe” Division of the Luhansk Nature Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and particular areas of Luhansk region
The dataset contains records of 31 mammal species, 102 bird species, 8 reptile species, 4 amphibian species, and 21 insect species obtained during zoological surveys using route-based and point-count observation methods within the study area.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fauna of the “Tryokhizbensky Steppe” Division of the Luhansk Nature Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and particular areas of Luhansk region
The genus Duvalius (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Volodymyr Rizun from the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (SMNH NASU). This dataset gathers all data from entomological collection of the SMNH NASU on the distribution of endemic Carpathians species of the genus Duvalius (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories. This dataset is created in frames of project «Digitalization of natural collections that suffered damage as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of The genus Duvalius (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
List of reptile species found in the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of List of reptile species found in the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2004
The dataset contains data from the results of synchronous bird surveys in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2004. The surveys were conducted as part of the project “Assessment of the diversity of migratory waterbirds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea corridor to identify important places of seasonal distribution, feeding, and routes of their movement”, which is part of the project “Conservation of biodiversity in the Azov-Black Sea corridor”, funded by GEF. The surveys covered almost all wetlands of southern Ukraine: the Sivash lagoon, the bays of the Black and Azov seas, all estuaries of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine, the deltas of three large rivers (the Danube, the Dniester, and the Dnieper), the mouths of small rivers, salt and fresh lakes, individual reservoirs, and fish ponds. The counts were conducted simultaneously by 12 mobile teams, which included professional ornithologists, to ensure the greatest possible synchronicity of work.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2004
Plants of steppe meadows of northeastern Ukraine
The dataset consists of floristic lists and geobotanical descriptions of isolated areas of steppe meadows of northeastern Ukraine on the gradient of the Desna, Seim, Sula, Psel, and Vorskla river valleys. At the time of observation, all of them retained the inherent features of the groups that were once common in the region, but now they are represented by small fragments. The territory near the village of Kalinivka (Konotop district) is promising for conservation. A total of 1259 observations and 272 species are presented in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of steppe meadows of northeastern Ukraine
Records of mantises (Mantodea) within steppe zone of Ukraine
This dataset contains data on praying mantis records within steppe zone of Ukraine. It includes 581 records of 6 species during 2014-2023. The Steppe zone is great importance for praying mantises, since the northern limit of the distribution of the order passes here, and only the range of Mantis religiosa goes beyond it in Ukraine. The warming of the climate over the years is reflected in the advancement of the limit of the possible distribution of praying mantises, which is clearly visible in the expansion of the distribution of Hierodula transcaucasica.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of mantises (Mantodea) within steppe zone of Ukraine
Addition to ichthyofauna of the Desna River and its tributaries
The database includes finds of 30 species of fish living in the lower course of the Desna River.
Darwin Core Archive of Addition to ichthyofauna of the Desna River and its tributaries
Some observations of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in Kharkiv region in 2025 (with additions based on data for the period from 1995 to 2024)
The dataset presents the data from records of biodiversity made in Kharkiv region in 2025 (with additing of some records from previouse years, that remained still unpublished).
Darwin Core Archive of Some observations of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in Kharkiv region in 2025 (with additions based on data for the period from 1995 to 2024)
Spring and early summer aspects of the insect fauna of the Lower Sula National Nature Park
Dataset consists of information on 218 species of insects.
Darwin Core Archive of Spring and early summer aspects of the insect fauna of the Lower Sula National Nature Park
Species of animals listed in Red Book of Ukraine from Medobory nature reserve
The database includes the findings of 64 species of animals listed in the third edition of the Red Book of Ukraine found in the Medobory nature reserve and adjacent areas.
Darwin Core Archive of Species of animals listed in Red Book of Ukraine from Medobory nature reserve
Some notes on fauna of Tal' river within the Kyiv region
The dataset consists of 113 georeferenced points of finds of various representatives of Polissia fauna within the Tal' river valley in Kyiv region. The dataset consists of findings of representatives of the following classes: Aves, Amphibia, Arachnida, Insecta, Reptilia, Actinopterigii. The dataset is a result of a small expedition trip undertaken on August 14-15 2021 near the villages of Tal's'ke and Myrcha, Borodians'kyj district, Kyiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Some notes on fauna of Tal' river within the Kyiv region
Some finds of insects in autumn 2021 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes the findings of insects (Insecta) within the Kharkiv administrative region of Ukraine in the autumn of 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of insects in autumn 2021 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Plants registered in forest belt in Voznesenskyy district of Mykolayiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes a set of lists of plant species indicated in different type of shelterbelts and the edge of an artificial forest in the northern steppe of the right bank of Ukraine. The releves are made by modified Whittakers plant diversity sampling method. The size of plots ranged from 1 (10 plots per 1 m2 each under canopy and 10 plots per 1 m2 on the both sides of belts contour) to 100, 1000 m2 and locality.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants registered in forest belt in Voznesenskyy district of Mykolayiv region, Ukraine
Small mammals in owl pellets (Ukraine, part1)
Mammal species occurrences according to the data in scientific publication devoted to mammalian rests in owl pellets (Sokur, 1963): Sokur I.T. 1963. New materials to the knowledge of the fauna of small mammals of Ukraine // Proceedings of the Zoological Museum (Kyiv) No.32. P.29–42. [in Ukrainian].
Darwin Core Archive of Small mammals in owl pellets (Ukraine, part1)
Breeding avifauna of the Opir River basin in 1998
The dataset contains the results of surveys conducted during the breeding season of 1998 for compilation of a breeding bird atlas in 1×1 km squares in the Opir River basin, covering an area of 349 km² in Lviv region, Ukraine. The dataset contains 11,871 records of 113 breeding bird species. Bird abundance is given in breeding pairs.
Darwin Core Archive of Breeding avifauna of the Opir River basin in 1998
Records of ornithofauna along the Protoka river in Kyiv region, Ukraine
The database includes records of the field counts along the Protoka River (Kiev administrative region, Ukraine) made in April – May 2020. In fact river is transformed in a chain of big fishponds. All records were collected by Kostiushyn V. A. during the field studies through visual and audial registrations.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of ornithofauna along the Protoka river in Kyiv region, Ukraine
Records of Insecta species in Ukraine according to some literature and authorized Internet resources
The dataset includes sightings of insects in Ukraine that have been published in select important scientific publications and authorized online sources. This information is significant in the context of assessing the consequences of the russian-Ukrainian war and therefore mainly includes data on insects from the Steppe zone of Ukraine, which, since 2022, has been almost entirely affected by military actions or has fallen under occupation. Scientific research in this area has been halted, and the territory has suffered considerable damage due to shelling, bombings, the construction of fortifications, and wildfires. Additionally, invasive plant species have begun to spread spontaneously across the region. All previously collected information on the biodiversity of these areas has now become historical and may be used in the future to assess the impacts of the war. Furthermore, there is a pressing need to preserve the data itself. Some authors, particularly those who previously maintained personal websites featuring insect photographs and collections, have ceased work on these sites and left Ukraine. Some such websites have gone offline (for example, https://lepidoptera.crimea.ua/index.htm) and now exist only in web archives. This dataset is dynamic and will be gradually supplemented with new data from additional sources, which will be further processed by the authors. The dataset includes the findings of Lepidoptera representatives in the steppe zone of Ukraine according to several literature resources, namely: 1) Zlatkov B., Budashkin Yu. Taxonomic and distributional remarks on some Palaearctic Cydia of the succedana-group with descriptions of two new species (Tortricidae). Nota lepi. 35 (1): 97 – 107; 2) Савчук В. В., Кайгородова Н. С. Новые сведения по фауне и биологии чешуекрылых (Lepidoptera) Крыма. Часть II. Кавказский энтомологический бюллетень. 2020. 16(2): 255–264; 3) Karolinskiy Ye. A., Demyanenko S. A., Guglya Yu. A., Zhakov A. V., Kavurka V. V., Mushinskiy V. G.. On the fauna of Lepidoptera (Insecta) of the national nature park ‘Dvorichanskyi’ (Kharkiv region, Ukraine) and its environs. Contribution 2. The Kharkov Entomol. Soc. Gaz. 2018. Vol. XXVI, iss. 1. P. 55–114; 4) Будашкин Ю. И. Материалы по фауне Чешуекрылых (Lepidoptera) Казантипского природного заповедника. Труды Никитского ботанического сада – Национального научного центра. 2006. Том 126. С. 263-290. 5) Ключко, З. Ф.Аннотированный каталог совок (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) фауны Украины : монография / З. Ф. Ключко, И. Г. Плющ, П. Н. Шешурак. - Киев : Институт зоологии НАН Украины, 2001. - 880 с. 6) https://lepidoptera.crimea.ua/index.htm 7) https://alsphotopage.com/
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Insecta species in Ukraine according to some literature and authorized Internet resources
Historical findings of Salvinia natans in Ukraine
The dataset consists of registration points of Salvinia natans (Resolution 4 of Bern Convention code: C1.225. Floating Salvinia natans mats) found within the literature resources and by the author during field research conducted in XXI century - O. Bezsmertna.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical findings of Salvinia natans in Ukraine
Checklist of vascular plants of the National Nature Park «Kamianska Sich» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (hereinafter referred to as the Park) was established by the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 140/2019 dated 11 April 2019 on the area of 12261.14 hectares, including 6013.241 hectares of land of state property. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in the dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). Total list of species include 690 different taxas names.19 species of the Park's plants are included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Astragalus henningii, Astragalus dasyanthus, Adonis wolgensis, Genista scythica, Chamaecytisus graniticus, Stipa capillata, Stipa lessingiana, Stipa ucrainica, Stipa pulcherrima, Crocus reticulatus, Psathyrostachys juncea, Tulipa hypanica, Tulipa schrenkii Cymbochasma borysthenica. 26 species of plants of the Park are included in the Red List of Kherson region: Allium flavescens Besser, Anemonoides sylvestris, Vinca herbacea, Bellevalia sarmatica, Krascheninnikovia ceratoides, Vitis sylvestris, Dianthus andrzejowskianus, Hyacinthella leucophaea, Ephedra distachya, Paronychia cephalotes, Limonium platyphyllum, Polygala comosa, Linum czerniaevii, Amygdalus nana, Jurinea stoechadifolia, Iris halophylla, Bromopsis heterophylla, Poa sterilis.
Checklist; Flora; vascular plants; Lower Dnipro region; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the National Nature Park «Kamianska Sich» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The database includes records of mammals from the Polissia region of Ukraine (Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy provinces) from scientific publications (1998-2018).
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals of Ukrainian Polissia region
Information on the findings of staphylinid beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in Ukraine
The dataset contains information on the findings of staphylinid beetles in Ukraine. The vast majority of representatives are gathered in Ukraine (Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Luhansk and Donetsk regions, as well as in Europe).
Darwin Core Archive of Information on the findings of staphylinid beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in Ukraine
Records of vascular plants from Kurgan-maidan, Cherkasy District, Cherkasy Region (Ukraine)
The botanical nature monument of local significance, the "Kozatski Maidany" kurgan, is located in the Cherkasy District of Cherkasy Region, Ukraine (49.063472° N, 32.141861° E; 207 meters above sea level). The kurgan has a height of 4.5 meters and a diameter of 80 meters. It hosts 159 species of vascular plants, including numerous steppe species. Among these, several are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, such as Iris hungarica and Stipa capillata, as well as in the Red List of Cherkasy Region, including Amygdalus nana, Anemone sylvestris, Aster amellus, Asyneuma canescens, Cerasus fruticosa, Iris pumila, Jurinea calcarea, Jurinea salicifolia, Phlomis pungens, and Vinca herbacea (Sudnik-Wójcikowska, Moysiyenko, 2010). This dataset contains occurrences of 73 species (vascular plants) recorded in 11 releve (vegetation survey) during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; biodiversity; kurgan; cultural heritage site
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from Kurgan-maidan, Cherkasy District, Cherkasy Region (Ukraine)
Recent occurrences of Nothocricetulus migratorius in Southern Ukraine
The dataset contains recent registrations of grey dwarf hamster (Nothocricetulus migratorius) in Southern Ukraine, that were collected by authors in 2019-2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Recent occurrences of Nothocricetulus migratorius in Southern Ukraine
Checklist of the war-affected pine forests flora of the Izium Forestry (Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine).
Dataset collects the data about floristic diversity of Izium Forestry located in the Southeast part of Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. The forest stands are predominantly represents by artificial plantations of Scot's pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). Ukrainian forest ecosystems under climate change face an additional challenge from military aggression. In eastern part Ukraine, even-aged pine stands on sandy soils experience severe damage from fires and shelling, leading to mechanical injury of trees and altered ecosystem dynamics. The dataset is focused on flora of areas that were damaged by fires during full-scaled war (mostly in 2022). Due to landmine contamination, many areas remain unmanaged, allowing natural but poorly studied post-war successional processes to unfold. The investigations were conducted using the classical rout method of data collecting (in places which are safe for study) and UAV surveys (in territories which are dangerous for manual and eye-looked studies). The investigation are provided within project 'Models of reorganization of war-affected forest ecosystems' funded by the National Research Foundation of Ukraine. The principal research organisation iі National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of the war-affected pine forests flora of the Izium Forestry (Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine).
Alien fish species recorded from Kyiv and Kaniv reservoirs
The dataset contains findings of fish species obtained during ichthyological and hydroecological studies on different types of sites of the Kyiv and Kaniv reservoirs. The dataset contains findings of 13 alien fish species (Ponto-Caspian species, self-settled and distant settlers) registered on sites of the Kyiv and Kaniv reservoirs.
Darwin Core Archive of Alien fish species recorded from Kyiv and Kaniv reservoirs
Some notes on biodiversity of Ko Samui island, Thailand
The dataset higlights some records of animals and plants that where madi in late spring - early summer in Ko Samui island of Thailand.
Darwin Core Archive of Some notes on biodiversity of Ko Samui island, Thailand
Fungi of the Botanical Garden of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko
The database contains data on micromycete species registered in the territories of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko. The materials were partially included in the article published in the «Sloboda Scientific Journal. Natural Sciences» (doi: 10.32782/naturalspu/2024.2.2). The database contains data on the findings of 122 species of fungi from the phyla Ascomycota and Basidiomycota and fungus-like organisms from the phylum Oomycota.
Darwin Core Archive of Fungi of the Botanical Garden of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko
Red list of flora and fauna of Donetsk region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Donetsk region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Donetsk Regional Council dated February 29, 2000 #23/11-255 and order of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine dated September 11, 2017 #333 "On Approval of the List of Animal Species Subject to Special Protection in the Territory of Donetsk Oblast".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Donetsk region of Ukraine
The Materials of the scientific articles of the Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS)
During 2008-2019 in Kherson were published Scientific Readings, dedicated to the Day of Science. This Scientific readings initiated and organised by Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS). It was established to promote the organization and improving the efficiency of hydrobiological and hydroecological research in the Dnipro-Buh Region of Ukraine on February 22, 2002. The Scientific readings is regional and contains materials mainly by specialists from scientific and educational institutions of the Kherson Region. All articles are recommended to be published by the decisions of the Scientific Council of the Station. The Scientific readings is not publicized in any digital library of scientific literature, despite its official status and affiliation with the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and as of 2024 it is not available in any digital library of scientific literature. Nonetheless, the publication contains important scientific information about the occurrences of animal and plant species (including benthic and planktonic organisms), including unique records of endemic and protected species of hydrobionts. The miscellany of scientific articles contains a result of a Symposium (Scientific Readings), dedicated to the Day of Science. This Scientific readings initiated and organised by Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS). The articles of this proceeding highlight the problems of botany, zoology, hydrobiology, conservation of environment and rational use of natural resources. The dataset contains an comprehensive records of all species occurrences that have been published in scientific readings “Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS)” This dataset contains 3753 occurrences of 1073 taxa names recorded (344 - Animalia (Amphibia, Anthozoa, Arachnida, Aves, Bivalvia, Branchiopoda, Calcarea, Clitellata, Copepoda, Demospongiae, Eurotatoria, Gastropoda, Insecta, Malacostraca, Mammalia, Maxillopoda, Polychaeta, Squamata, Testudines), 99 - Bacteria (Cyanobacteriia), 311 - Chromista (Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Cryptophyceae, Dinophyceae, Xanthophyceae), 2 - Fungi (Sordariomycetes, Chytridiomycetes), 61 - Protozoa (Peranemea, Euglenoidea), 86 - Vascular plants (Liliopsida, Magnoliopsida, Pinopsida, Polypodiopsida), 169 - Non-vascular plant (Chlorophyceae, Conjugatophyceae, Euglenoidea, Nephroselmidophyceae, Peranemea, Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae, Zygnematophyceae)). The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names. The materials in Scientific readings are especially important in light of the events of 2023, when a Russian terrorist attack destroyed the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam. This catastrophic action resulted in the flooding of over 120,000 hectares of land in the lower reaches and delta of the Dnipro River within two weeks, effectively wiping out all aquatic and terrestrial life, washing them out to sea. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before this catastrophe and, before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the Kherson Region (Ukraine).
Occurrence; biodiversity; Lower Dnipro Region; southern Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of The Materials of the scientific articles of the Kherson Hydrobiological Station of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS)
Vascular Plants of Latorica River Basin (Transcarpathian region, Ukraine)
The database includes a releves of different type of vegetation in Latorica river basin. The releves are made in difference altitude zones, including subalpine, mountain and lowland ecosystems. The size of plots ranged from 25 to 100 m2.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular Plants of Latorica River Basin (Transcarpathian region, Ukraine)
Some zoological observations in Kherson region of Ukraine
The dataset includes finds of rare and common animal species within the Kherson administrative region.
Darwin Core Archive of Some zoological observations in Kherson region of Ukraine
Records of hydrobionts and aquatic plants, published in the journal "Bulletin of the Dnipropetrovsk Hydrobiological Station"
The dataset includes all records of hydrobionts and aquatic plants published in the journal "Bulletin of the Dnipropetrovsk Hydrobiological Station". This publication is quite rare and is not represented in most scientific libraries in Ukraine. Work on the dataset began with a search for original copies of the journal (some issues were found to be preserved only in private libraries). We would like to express our gratitude for their help in searching for Roman Novitsky and Lyudmyla Lastikova, as well as Viktor Parkhomenko for his help in processing the scanned issues. The Dnipropetrovsk Hydrobiological Station was founded in 1927 with the aim of scientific support for the construction of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant and the formation of the first large reservoir on the Dnipro. In 1927, the first comprehensive Dnipro Hydrobiological Expedition was organized, which united a botanical group from Odessa and a zoological group from Kyiv. It was with this expedition that the history of systematic research into changes in the Dnipro ecosystem began. Starting in 1928, the station's scientists conducted a series of trips to the rapids of the Dnieper - an area doomed to flooding. The goal was clear: to document the state of the river before human intervention, to record the species composition of flora and fauna, hydrological and hydrochemical parameters. During several expeditions from 1930 to 1935, researchers monitored the gradual flooding of rapids, the formation of backwaters, changes in physical and chemical conditions, and the transformation of biotic communities. Already at the stage of filling the bed of the Dnieper Reservoir, it became obvious: river rheophilic complexes were changing to standing limnophilic ones. A rapid transformation of hydrobionts took place: rheophilic species disappeared, and the number of newcomer organisms, such as Dreissena, increased. The change in the ichthyofauna was especially noticeable: instead of the traditional rich fishery of sturgeon and herring species, less fastidious forms gradually began to dominate. During World War II, the Station's work ceased. After the war, despite the destroyed infrastructure, hydrobiological research resumed. Special emphasis was placed on the analysis of an "unplanned experiment" - a temporary return to the river regime after the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant was blown up in 1941. This made it possible to study in a unique way the reverse processes of degradation and partial restoration of the natural ecosystem. In the 1950s and 1960s, with a new wave of hydraulic engineering construction (the creation of the Kakhovka and Dniprodzerzhynska HPPs), the station again became a center for research into changes in the nature of the middle and lower Dnipro. Scientists not only predicted the ecological consequences of the construction of new reservoirs, but also, for the first time in Ukraine, developed biological models for increasing the fish productivity of artificial reservoirs. At the same time, large-scale experiments were launched on the introduction of new species - hamarids, mysids, whitefish, pike perch, ram - aimed at the formation of new fish farming complexes. Subsequently, a powerful direction of industrial fish farming emerged on the basis of the station - the use of warm discharge waters of power plants for fish farming. This allowed the development of effective technologies of cage and pool farming, which were significantly ahead of their time. However, the environmental aspect has always remained key in the work of the station. The creation of the Dniprovsko-Orilskyi reserve, the development of programs for the restoration of small rivers, the contribution to the formation of the ecological network of the region - all this is a direct continuation of the line of research that was laid back in 1927.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of hydrobionts and aquatic plants, published in the journal "Bulletin of the Dnipropetrovsk Hydrobiological Station"
Occurrence records of vascular plants from steppe gully systems (Mayorska valley, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, 2023)
This dataset contains occurrence records of vascular plants collected in 2023 from monitoring plots established in the Mayorska valley (a gully system in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine). A total of 289 sample plots (4 × 4 m) were surveyed, resulting in 263 vascular plant species recorded. The dataset represents steppe vegetation islands preserved within gully landscapes, which play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity in the agricultural matrix of southern Ukraine. The data can be used for analyses of species richness, hemeroby, naturalness, functional diversity, and as a baseline for monitoring vegetation changes under climate change and land-use transformation. The resource contributes to the knowledge of steppe flora in Eastern Europe and supports conservation and restoration planning for gully ecosystems, which act as important refugia for native steppe species.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrence records of vascular plants from steppe gully systems (Mayorska valley, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, 2023)
Passive acoustic monitoring observations of amphibians in Ukrainian Roztochya
This dataset contains amphibian observations collected through passive acoustic monitoring in the Ukrainian Roztochya region. Data were recorded using autonomous acoustic recorders and analyzed using a custom deep learning model for amphibian species identification, developed based on the BirdNET architecture ( https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17736511 ). The dataset represents observations aggregated to unique combinations of hour/date and location (one record per species per location per date per hour). Original acoustic data consisted of continuous recordings that were processed through the custom-trained model for automated species detection. To ensure data quality, automated detections were randomly sampled and verified by human experts. An optimal confidence threshold for species identification was determined using logistic regression following the methodology of Wood and Kahl (2024; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-024-02144-5 ). Some records included in this dataset have been quality-controlled and represent verified presence observations and this is mentioned in attributive data. The data contribute to understanding the distribution and occurrence patterns of amphibians in the region.
Occurrence Amphibians Anura Roztochya Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Passive acoustic monitoring observations of amphibians in Ukrainian Roztochya
The occurrences of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports
The Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports is a scientific, peer-reviewed journal specialized in biology and ecology. Thematic scope: the journal publishes articles on nature conservation, conservation of natural diversity, biology, ecology, protection of rare species of plants and animals in nature and artificial conditions, steppe nature management, soil science, introduction, reintroduction. Issues: protected area, bioecology; genetics, plant physiology and applied botany; hydrobiology; zoology. Periodicity: 1 time a year. The dataset contains an records of all species occurrences that have been published in 2-25 issues of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports (2000-2024). To avoid data duplication, this dataset does not include the occurrences that are part of another dataset (https://doi.org/10.15468/4gzpkr, https://doi.org/10.15468/nhn2ae, https://doi.org/10.15468/xyt6hj) published before. This dataset contains 5007 taxa names recorded. The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names in articles. The materials in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports are especially important in light of the events of 2022, when a Russian full scale invasion. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The occurrences of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports
Vascular Plants of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset comprises records rare species of plants and typical plants communities from Krasnokutsk hromada (commune) territory. That administrative area is northwest the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, and represents typical landscapes at the interface between temperate European forests and Pontic Steppes. Most of the area is covered by croplands. Wetlands, meadows, and forests extend along Merla and Merchik rivers. The dominant tree species in deciduous forests are Quercus robur, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata, Fraxinus excelsior, Alnus glutinosa and Ulmus spp. Coniferous forests are Pinus sylvestris plantations, nature pine forests occupy small areas. The most interestin - habitats there are acidophilous fens in depressions in pine forests. Most currently of shallow marshes transformat into phanerophytic phytocenoses. The dominants are Betula pubescens, Populus tremula, Pinus sylvestris, and sometimes with Sphagnum mosses. However, a few depressions near Krasnokutsk still resemble true peat bogs, with developed Sphagnum floating mat, open water surface, and suppressed pine and birch woods. To protect them, the National Nature Park “Slobozhanskyi” was established in 2009. Since 2007, the primary outcomes of botanical research have been published in research papers, conference proceedings, and students’ theses. However, all of them were finally summarized in the Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Park – a yearly updated report on inventory and monitoring programs. Most research gravitated to the territory of the National Park, but occasional observations of rare species of plants and typical plants communities from unprotected parts of the Krasnokutsk hromada also exist.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular Plants of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a winter-2025 study in the Ivano-Frankivsk region
As part of the environmental monitoring conducted by the company, a study was carried out to assess the impact of the activities of the gas production department “Lvivhazvydobuvannia” on the flora and fauna of selected sites in the Ivano-Frankivsk region during the winter period. The resulting dataset includes records of identified species of flora, fauna, and fungi within the surveyed areas. These data were used to analyze biodiversity patterns and to develop recommendations aimed at mitigating anthropogenic pressure on the region’s natural ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a winter-2025 study in the Ivano-Frankivsk region
Species of plants, fungi and animals from separate territories of Podesinnia
The dataset includes finds of about 600 species of plants and animals within the valleys of the Desna River and its tributaries.
Darwin Core Archive of Species of plants, fungi and animals from separate territories of Podesinnia
Distribution of species of the genus Pteridium in Ukraine according to information from herbarium collections
The dataset represents a collection of specimens of species of the Pteridium genus from the vast majority of herbarium collections in Ukraine and abroad.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of species of the genus Pteridium in Ukraine according to information from herbarium collections
Records of birds on the stationary observation points within the northern and southern Ukraine since 1987
The dataset includes selected records of bird species collected by Kostiushyn V. A. during field studies in different regions of northern and southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds on the stationary observation points within the northern and southern Ukraine since 1987
Checklist of vascular plants of the regional landscape park «Kinburnska kosa» (Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The regional landscape park «Kinburnska kosa» was established in 1992 on an area of 17890.2 hectares. The territory of the park includes the Kinburn Peninsula and one-kilometer strip of Black Sea water, including the Yagorlytsky Bay and the Dnipro-Bug Estuary. Thus, the peninsula is washed by the waters of three different bodies of water, which leads to a significant differentiation of natural conditions. This is also facilitated by the internal hydrological network, which on the surface is represented by a dense network of saline, less often freshwater bodies of water and swamps. Тhe annotated list of the vascular plants recorded on territory of the regional landscape «Kinburnska kosa» in 2007-2009 wich included 596 species of 313 genera, 83 families, 5 classis, 4 division are present. Among them 29 species included to the different Red List.
vascular plants; the regional landscape park «Kinburnska kosa»; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the regional landscape park «Kinburnska kosa» (Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
Ornithofauna records from the areas in the wider vicinity of the peaks of Hoverla and Petros
The dataset contains 478 records, mostly about birds, but also about lizards and plants, collected during hikes in the area of ​​the Hoverla and Petros mountains, as well as several finds made during stops in various places in Ukraine. The aim of the study was to find out what species are found in this area.
Darwin Core Archive of Ornithofauna records from the areas in the wider vicinity of the peaks of Hoverla and Petros
Records of animals described in the cadastre of terrestrial tetrapods of the Vinnytsia region
The dataset consists of records of terrestrial tetrapods registered in Vinnytsia region of Ukraine and published in the following publication: Матвійчук О.А. Кадастр наземних тетрапод Вінницької області / О.А. Матвійчук,А.Б. Пірхал, В.Ю. Ремінний; за заг. ред. В.Г. Кур’яти. – Вінниця: ТОВ «Нілан-ЛТД», 2015. – 436 с.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of animals described in the cadastre of terrestrial tetrapods of the Vinnytsia region
Red list of flora and fauna of Odesa region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Odesa region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Odesa Regional Council dated February 18, 2011 No. 90-VI "On approval of the List of species of animals and plants subject to special protection in the territory of the Odesa Region, and the Regulations on it".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Odesa region of Ukraine
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2011
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 319 records of 52 species of waterfowl during 16-28 January 2011. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of ​​767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2011
Ichtyofauna of main rivers and floodplain lakes in Ukraine
The dataset presents data about fish population from main rivers in Ukraine. The data shows current status of freshwater ecosystems in Ukraine, species numbers and their distribution.
Darwin Core Archive of Ichtyofauna of main rivers and floodplain lakes in Ukraine
Typical bugs (Heteroptera) of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park and its vicinities (Seredyno-Budskyi district, Sumy region)
Based on the elaboration of the manuscript in 2024, preserved by V. V. Parkhomenko, this dataset was created. It contains 987 records on the distribution of 174 species (2,345 specimens) of true bugs (Heteroptera), obtained as a result of 93 expeditionary field studies in the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park and its its vicinities (Seredyno-Budskyi district, Sumy region and several points being registered from the Chernihiv region near its border with Sumy region) in 2004-2009.
Darwin Core Archive of Typical bugs (Heteroptera) of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park and its vicinities (Seredyno-Budskyi district, Sumy region)
The preliminary results of the study of the flora of kurgans in the forest zone of Ukraine
According to various literary data, there are currently over 50,000 kurgans located within the territory of Ukraine, including those situated in the forest zone. However, due to excessive and uncontrolled agricultural activities, the actions of “black” archaeologists, and the ongoing active military conflicts within Ukraine, the number of kurgans in the country is decreasing sharply every year, particularly in areas associated with the steppe zone. Consequently, their ecological significance is increasingly recognized by scientists, as kurgans play a crucial role in preserving and restoring steppe vegetation. While the kurgans of the steppe and forest-steppe zones in the Kherson, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipopetrovsk, Cherkasy, and Poltava regions have been studied by researchers (I. Moysiyenko, B. Sudnik-Voitsikovska, I. Dembich, A. Shaposhnikova, E. Yevtushenko, etc.), the kurgans in the forest zone, specifically within the Kyiv and Zhytomyr Polissia, remain unexplored. Therefore, studying kurgans, particularly in the forest zone of Central Polissia, Ukraine, where they were investigated by us for the first time, is highly relevant today. This dataset contains 1226 occurrences of 214 species vascular plants of flora recorded in 10 kurgans during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Plants of the World Online” – (POWO 2024) with minor edits.
Occurrence; biodiversity; steppe; kurgans
Darwin Core Archive of The preliminary results of the study of the flora of kurgans in the forest zone of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants from DarkDivNet sampling in Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (site D194)
The dataset comprises 1970 occurrences of 379 vascular plant species collected during the DarkDivNet sampling in Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (Berislav District, Kherson Region, Ukraine). The fieldwork for this project was conducted in May-June 2021 as a contribution to the global network which aims to explore the dark diversity of plant communities (DarkDivNet). Following the DarkDivNet methodology (Lewis et al. 2016), we established two permanent core plots and 32 co-occurrence plots within a monitoring area that had a radius of 10 km. Then we recorded all vascular plant species within each plot (shoot presence). The surveyed locations cover all types of grasslands and steppic shrubs represented within the study area. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Vascular Plants of Ukraine: A Nomenclatural Checklist” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Samplingevent; dry grasslands; flora; Kherson Region; occurrences; Southern Ukraine; steppe vegetation; vascular plants
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from DarkDivNet sampling in Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (site D194)
Forest biotopes of the National Nature Park “Svyati Hory”, locations of individual species from forest and steppe communities
The dataset includes 582 records of plant species, 27 releves of biotopes and locations of individual species from the National Nature Park “Svyati Hory”, situated in the Donetsk region, Ukraine. National Nature Park "Svyati Gory" is distinguished by its floral and vegetational richness. A significant part of the park is the valley of the Seversky Donets River. The chalk mountains are situated on the right bank of the river, on which rare plant species grow, and relict chalk pine forests are represented.
Darwin Core Archive of Forest biotopes of the National Nature Park “Svyati Hory”, locations of individual species from forest and steppe communities
Observations of waterbird species (non-Passerines) in the Pokrova spit on the Kinburn Peninsula
The dataset represents the results of observations of 82 species of birds recorded. This area is one of the key places for the conservation of waterbird species on the Kinburn Peninsula. It is under the protection of the Black Sea Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the "Biloberezhzhia Svyatoslava" National Park and the regional landscape park "Kinburn Spit" and has a high international nature conservation status (Redinov, Petrovych, 2021).
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of waterbird species (non-Passerines) in the Pokrova spit on the Kinburn Peninsula
Records of fish and aquatic invertebrates made in Ukraine during 2008-2023 field studies
The dataset includes locations of fish that were registered on the territory of Ukraine as part of the work of the Institute of Fisheries of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fish and aquatic invertebrates made in Ukraine during 2008-2023 field studies
Rare species of plants in the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
The database contains finds of 23 rare plant species in the southern part of the Synyukha River basin, that are included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention, the Red Book of Ukraine, lists of regionally rare plant species of Kirovohrad and Mykolaiv regions or that are the local endemics of the Dnieper Upland granite outcrops (Tulipa hypanica, Dianthus hypanica, Sedum boryssovae).
Darwin Core Archive of Rare species of plants in the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
Blind mole rat (Spalacidae) sampling, used for phylogenetic analyses
The dataset contains detailed sampling data on the mole rats (genus Spalax and Nannospalax) used for phylogenetic analyses.
Darwin Core Archive of Blind mole rat (Spalacidae) sampling, used for phylogenetic analyses
Checklist of vascular plants of the core of Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
The dataset presents a checklist of vascular plants from the Askania steppe (the core of the Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova", Kherson Region, Ukraine). It was compiled based on the original author's surveys conducted within 2003–2021. The dataset includes critical analysis, generalisation, and nomenclatural-taxonomic revision of previous floristic studies of the Askania steppe from the 19th–20th centuries, as well as local herbarium collections.
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the core of Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
Records of vascular plants (Tracheophyta phylum) of the Right Bank forest-steppe of Ukraine
The dataset includes records of vascular plant species made of the Right Bank forest-steppe zone of Ukraine (namely from Cherkasy region) made from March 2023 on a limited number of sampling locations. The dataset is created in order to track the seasonal changes in registrations of vascular plants throughout a year.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants (Tracheophyta phylum) of the Right Bank forest-steppe of Ukraine
Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a spring study in the Ivano-Frankivsk region
As part of the environmental monitoring conducted by the company, a study was carried out to assess the impact of the activities of the gas production department “Lvivhazvydobuvannia” on the flora and fauna of selected areas in the Ivano-Frankivsk region during the spring period. The resulting dataset contains records of identified species of plants, animals, and fungi within the surveyed sites. These data were used to analyze biodiversity patterns and to develop recommendations aimed at reducing anthropogenic pressure on the region’s natural ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a spring study in the Ivano-Frankivsk region
Occurrences of vascular plants during a study of the impact of the construction of fortifications by Russian occupiers in 2022 on oak forests in the vicinity of the village of Myrotske (Kyiv region, Ukraine)
In 2024–2025, a comprehensive study of vascular plant diversity was carried out in an oak forest near the village of Myrotske, Kyiv Region, belonging to the Klavdiivka Forestry of the State Enterprise “Klavdiivka Forest Research Station”. The oak stand (compartment 20, plot 9, area 14.6 ha) (Didukh, 2025). Forest ecosystems have partially experienced significant anthropogenic impact as a result of fortification construction by Russian troops in 2022, which caused damage to the soil and vegetation cover, changes in microclimatic conditions, and alterations in the ecosystem structure (Moysiyenko et al., 2025). The aim of the study was to assess the state of vegetation and document changes in the structure and species composition of the oak forest affected by the construction of fortifications. This dataset contains occurrences of ___ vascular plants species recorded in 30 relevés. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Samplingevent; Kyiv Region; fortifications
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrences of vascular plants during a study of the impact of the construction of fortifications by Russian occupiers in 2022 on oak forests in the vicinity of the village of Myrotske (Kyiv region, Ukraine)
An annotated list of the flora of the Kozatskyi khutir (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Cheklist of the flora of Kozatskyi khutir includes 191 taxa names (1 aggregate, 176 species, 14 subspecies). The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Occurrence; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the Kozatskyi khutir (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Monitoring the restoration of natural vegetation at the site of the former Kakhovka reservoir
The dataset contains data on 42 taxa of flora that will be restored on the site of the former Kakhovka reservoir in 2023 on the territory of the right-bank floodplain of the Dnipro River in the vicinity of the village of Maryanske, Dniporpetrovsk region. The source for the study consisted of 22 video materials, made on different dates, in which the authors of the channel "Nature of the Kakhovka Reservoir" (https://www.youtube.com/@NovaPriroda_KV/) publicize changes in the vegetation of the territory that was previously the bottom of the reservoir.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring the restoration of natural vegetation at the site of the former Kakhovka reservoir
Red list of flora and fauna of Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Council dated July 17, 2012 #4-12/2012
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles in July 2014 in Georgia
The dataset includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) in some western, central, southwestern and southeastern regions of Georgia.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles in July 2014 in Georgia
Materials of the herbarium of the Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania Nova” of National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
The dataset contains materials of the herbarium of the Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania Nova” of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (ASCN), collected on the territory of the reserve in the period 1947–1993 (main stock). Collectors, that contributed the records of this period to the herbarium: V. Atamanyuk, N. Bachkovska, E. Vedenkov, V. Vodopyanova, K. Golovanova, O. Dubovik, L. Yelonova, S. Kapitonenko, E. Korotkova, A. Krasnova, V. Poniatovska, M. Reshchikov, T. Serebryakova, T. Yakymenko and others. The dataset includes information only on that part of the herbarium fund for which the original labels allowed to determine the approximate coordinates of the collection site and to establish the accuracy of this determination in meters. It is important to note that this data set was created at a time when the territory of the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve is under occupation by Russian army and the herbarium itself is also located in the occupied territory without the possibility of its evacuation to safe regions of Ukraine. Thus, the dataset is a certain insurance for the information collected in it by researchers during the specified 47-year period.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials of the herbarium of the Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania Nova” of National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Biodiversity of habitats of Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention in Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine
The dataset is a summary of information from separate literature sources, which include accurate information on the records of plant, animal and mushroom species in the habitats of Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention within the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The largest part of the data concerns species in the habitats: E.2.2., E.1.2., E.2.3. This information is essential for creating new Emerald territories and updating the database of existing Emerald territories.
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity of habitats of Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention in Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine
Some observations of the biodiversity of birds during 2016-2023 on the territory of Ukraine
The dataset mainly presents records of common species of birds and some other animal species during the 2016-2023 years. The most of the data is from the Poltava region of Ukraine, but other regions were also investigated, namely Kyiv, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Zhytomyr and Odesa regions.
Darwin Core Archive of Some observations of the biodiversity of birds during 2016-2023 on the territory of Ukraine
The tribe Cicindelini (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Volodymyr Rizun from the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (SMNH NASU). This dataset gathers all data from entomological collection of the SMNH NASU on the distribution of tribe Cicindelini (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae) in the Ukraine and adjacent territories. This dataset is created in frames of project «Digitalization of natural collections that suffered damage as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of The tribe Cicindelini (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Novovasylivka
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the village of Novovasylivka (Shostkinskyi district, Sumy region) within the National Nature Park "Desnyansko-Starogutskyi" and the Desnyanskyi Biosphere Reserve. A total of 687 observations and 464 species are shown in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Novovasylivka
Records of vascular plants from transects of Zmiievi ancient defensive earhtworks in Kyiv Region (Ukraine)
Anthropogenic activities have led to significant loss of natural habitats worldwide in the last few years of the century (Löki et al. 2019; Deák) and in Ukraine (Burkovsky et al. 2013). The flora of the steppe has been preserved mainly in protected areas, ravines, gullies, river terraces, etc. (Burkovsky et al. 2013). Cultural heritage sites, such as ancient defensive earhtworks, could also be preserved as places for biodiversity conservation (Kuchera, 1987). Recently, studies in various countries have recognized the natural value of ancient defensive earhtworks and other cultural heritage sites (Kuchera, 1987). “Ancient defensive earhtworks as a refugium for steppe flora in anthropogenic landscapes of Ukraine “ is a research expedition in 2023/2024 aimed at collecting high-quality data on the biodiversity of cultural heritage sites - earhtworks. This dataset 515 contains occurrences of 119 species (vascular plants) recorded in 38 releve during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Samplingevent; biodiversity; steppe; Kyiv Region; ancient defensive earhtworks
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from transects of Zmiievi ancient defensive earhtworks in Kyiv Region (Ukraine)
Particular data on the distribution of animals published in the old issues of the "Vestnik Zoologii" scientific journal
The dataset contains data on records of various groups of animals published in the journal "Vestnik Zoologii", published by the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine since 1967. The dataset includes information from the journal's publications on the principle of full digitization of each issue.
Darwin Core Archive of Particular data on the distribution of animals published in the old issues of the "Vestnik Zoologii" scientific journal
List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). Most of these species can be registered in Ukraine - one of the countries that have ratified the Directive.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna and flora species protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Stanychno-Luhanske compartment (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
List of species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi that are found in the territory of the Stanychno-Luhanske compartment (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Stanychno-Luhanske compartment (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Vascular plants of the Reserve Velykotskyi
The dataset includes 244 occurrences of 154 vascular plant species from the Local Reserve Velykotskyi, situated near the Velykotsk village, Starobilskyi District, Luhansk Region, Ukraine. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Vascular Plants of Ukraine. A Nomenclatural Checklist” - ((Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999) with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants of the Reserve Velykotskyi
Red list of flora and fauna of Volyn region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Volyn Regional Council #29/30 dated May 26, 2009 "On Approval of the Regional List of Rare, Endangered Species of Plants, Mushrooms and Animals Needing Protection in the Volyn Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Volyn region of Ukraine
Ukrainian calcareous vegetation of western and south-western Ukraine
The dataset includes records of 317 species of vascular plants and cryptogam species of the Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmel'nytskyi, Odessa and Vinnytsia administrative regions of Ukraine. These species (mainly vascular plants, succulents, graminoids, mosses and lichens) occur on calcareous bedrocks of Western, Central, and South Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Ukrainian calcareous vegetation of western and south-western Ukraine
Records of flora and fauna mainly from Left-Bank Ukraine made in 2023
The dataset represents records of plants, fungi and animals made by the author during his field trips in 2023-2024 conducted mainly on the territory of Left-Bank Ukraine. The dataset is enriched with records from Chernivtsi region as well as with 61 registration poits recorded by the author in the 2020-2022 period. Besides the dataset is relatively small (consisting of only 885 records) it represents finds of biodiversity on the territory of those regions of Ukraine, that experienced the military occupation in the beginning of 2022 during full-scale aggression from Russian side. This data can be used for assessing of the impact of war and its consequences on the native biota of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of flora and fauna mainly from Left-Bank Ukraine made in 2023
Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the 15th EDGG Field Workshop “Grasslands and coastal habitats of Southern Ukraine”
Field Workshops of the Eurasian Dry Grassland Group (EDGG) are research expeditions aimed at collecting high-quality biodiversity data in different types of grasslands throughout the Palaearctic Region (Dengler et al. 2021). This dataset contains 5497 occurrences of 563 species (466 vascular plants, 51 bryophytes, 46 lichens) recorded in 239 vegetation plots during the 15th EDGG Field Workshop in Southern Ukraine (Moysiyenko et al. 2022). The sampled locations represent different types of grasslands, including steppes, inland sandy vegetation, coastal dunes, meadows and saline grasslands. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999), “An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus” (Hodgetts et al. 2020), and “The fourth checklist of Ukrainian Lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi with analysis of current additions” (Kondratyuk et al. 2021), with minor edits.
Samplingevent; biodiversity; bryophyta; coastal habitat; grassland; lichen; sandy grassland; steppe; Ukraine; vascular plant.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the 15th EDGG Field Workshop “Grasslands and coastal habitats of Southern Ukraine”
Сhecklist of flora of the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Сhecklist data of flora of the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Darwin Core Archive of Сhecklist of flora of the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Records of aquatic vascular plants in Topirets river in 2024 (Bucha district, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine)
A small river, Topirets flows in the Buchansky district of the Kyiv oblast (Ukraine). The length of this river is 13 kilometers. Several streams flow into Topirets river. Starting from Nemishaieve to the mouth, the river bed is an almost continuous cascade of ponds. In 2024, we collected data on aquatic vascular plants that grew there. Also, this list includes some plants that grew on swamps. Our dataset contains 80 occurrences of 16 species. These data were partially used for the preparation of two conference papers (Olshanskyi et al., 2024; Olshanskyi & Lisovskyi, 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of aquatic vascular plants in Topirets river in 2024 (Bucha district, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine)
Plants of Ukrainian flora from collections of M. I. Berezhnyj
The dataset contains a list of plant species collected by M.I. Berezhnyj in 1967-1989 in Ukraine (mostly in Sumy region). In addition, some plants were transferred to M.I. Berezhnyj from other researchers - in such versions their authorship is indicated. M.I. Berezhny is a Ukrainian botanist and forester, candidate of agricultural sciences. He was born in 1924 in the Kirovohrad region, in 1943 he was drafted into the army. After injury and long treatment he was sent to a cavalry school. Later, in 1946–1952, he worked as a school teacher. In 1951-1952 he graduated from the 10th grade and entered the Agricultural Academy, then was sent to Kazakhstan for three years as a senior forester. In 1960 he arrived in Krasno-Trostyanets forest research station (Sumy region) and worked there for subsequent 40 years. He has published more than 40 scientific papers on a wide range of topics: organization of farms for fast-growing tree species; study of fruiting alder, oak, pine; introduction and research of larch, Chinese magnolia, Manchurian aralia, etc.; research of resources of medicinal plants of Trostyanets region. After retirement he continued to grow medicinal and introduced plants and trees, created and organized his herbariums.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of Ukrainian flora from collections of M. I. Berezhnyj
Ichthyofauna of the Hirskyi Tikych river in the area of the projected "Hirskyi Tikych" National Nature Park (Buky Amalgamated Territorial Community, Cherkasy region)
The database includes the findings of fish along the Hirskyi Tikych river on the territory of the projected National Nature Park "Hirskyi Tikych" in the area of the following settlements: Rusalivka village; Buky town; Berezivka village (Cherkasy region, Ukraine).
Darwin Core Archive of Ichthyofauna of the Hirskyi Tikych river in the area of the projected "Hirskyi Tikych" National Nature Park (Buky Amalgamated Territorial Community, Cherkasy region)
Small mammal records in Luhansk Region, Ukraine
The dataset provides information about small mammals recorded during small mammals' studies in Luhansk Region.
Darwin Core Archive of Small mammal records in Luhansk Region, Ukraine
Records of vascular plants at the site of the former Kakhovka reservoir in 2023 (Kamianska Sich National Nature Park, Kherson Region, Ukraine)
The dataset include occurrences from the dry bottom of 2 ravines (Mylovska and Kamianska) at the territory of Kamianska Sich National Nature Park in the former Kakhovka reservoir after the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) (Kherson Region). This dataset contains 127 occurrences of 4 relevés (Biodiversity EDGG) and nearest territories of dry bottoms of 75 taxa names of vascular plants recorded in during June and October 2023. We sampled cryptogams, but they were not recorded during sampling. The main information about the relevés submitted to GrassPlot (Dengler et al. 2018). The nomenclature of the dataset follows “POWO (POWO, 2024).
Occurrence; viodiversity; steppes; southern Ukraine; sampling plots
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants at the site of the former Kakhovka reservoir in 2023 (Kamianska Sich National Nature Park, Kherson Region, Ukraine)
Checklist of mammals of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
List of species of mammals that are found in the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of mammals of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
Fauna of water bodies of ‘Sviati Hory’ National Park and its vicinity
The database contains data from collection points and includes species of fish, and invertebrates recorded during expeditionary surveys of reservoirs on the territory and near the National Natural Park "Sviati Hory". Two species from the list are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Anodonta cygnea (Linnaeus, 1758) and Chondrostoma variabile Yakovlev, 1870.
Darwin Core Archive of Fauna of water bodies of ‘Sviati Hory’ National Park and its vicinity
Red list of flora and fauna of Zhytomyr region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the thirtieth session of the Zhytomyr Regional Council of the sixth convocation dated 19.03.15 #1460 "On approval of the list of regionally rare species of animals of the Zhytomyr region" and Decision of the twenty-sixth session of the Zhytomyr Regional Council of the fifth convocation dated 05.09.10 #1162 "On approval of the list of regionally rare species of vascular plants of Zhytomyr Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Zhytomyr region of Ukraine
Occurrence of invertebrate, amphibian and reptile species in the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve and its closest vicinities in 2023-2025
The dataset includes 1,003 finds of 328 animal species discovered in the Medobory Nature Reserve from 2023 to 2025.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrence of invertebrate, amphibian and reptile species in the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve and its closest vicinities in 2023-2025
Red list of flora and fauna of Ternopil region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Ternopil region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the third session of the Ternopil Regional Council of the fourth convocation dated November 11, 2002 #64 "On the approval of the List of rare and endangered plant species in the territory of the Ternopil Region and its Regulations".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Ternopil region of Ukraine
Algae of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The data presented here pertain to algae, specifically cyanobacteria (Cyanoprokaryota) and euglenoids (Euglenozoa), from the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park. These data were collected during research conducted between 2013 and 2015. There is limited existing literature on algae in this area prior to the establishment of the park, and it does not include species lists. Therefore, this literature was not taken into account when creating the descriptions. One of the most notable ecosystems in the area comprises acidophilous fens found in depressions within pine forests. In historical terms, these depressions were once occupied by lakes on the river terraces. However, today, the majority of them have transformed into fens, reeds, marshes, or shallow lakes situated on the southern banks. These areas are typically characterized by the presence of Betula pubescens, Populus tremula, Alnus glutinosa, and sometimes feature Sphagnum mosses. A few depressions near Krasnokutsk still retain the characteristics of true peat bogs. They exhibit well-developed Sphagnum floating mats, open water surfaces, and a suppressed growth of pine and birch woods. These unique habitats, particularly unusual for a semi-arid region, have garnered the attention of biologists. In an effort to conserve them, the National Nature Park "Slobozhanskyi" was established in the year 2009. The primary results of the algological research have been compiled in the "Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park," an annually updated report on inventory and monitoring programs. These findings have also been published in abstracts and are stored in the park's internal database. The collection of algal samples gathered within the park's territory is preserved in the algal collection of the Herbarium of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU). Therefore, the sources for the current dataset include the collection samples from CWU, the "Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park," and the internal database.
Darwin Core Archive of Algae of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Fish species in recreational fishing catches in Каkhovka reservoir in 2008-2014
The dataset contains data on fish species in recreational fishing catches, obtained during ichthyological studies in the upper and middle parts of the Kakhovka reservoir (within the Zaporizhia region). The dataset contains data on the records of 26 fish species registered during the study of catches in the specified territory, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass and the fishing effort that was spent on their catch (category and number of fishing gear, duration of fishing at the time of the study). The dataset provides important reptrospective data on distribution of fish species in past years which is preserved and will be useful for studying of consequences of Kakhovka dam destruction by russian military forces in 2023 for nature.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish species in recreational fishing catches in Каkhovka reservoir in 2008-2014
Forest biotopes of the Slovyanoserbsk surrounding areas, locations of individual species
The dataset includes 388 records of plant species, 21 releves of biotopes and locations of individual species from the forests of Slovyanoserbsk surrounding areas, situated in the Luhansk region, Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Forest biotopes of the Slovyanoserbsk surrounding areas, locations of individual species
Findings of insects on the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC) in 2020-2021 and earlier years
The dataset includes the findings of insects made during entomological studies of biodiversity of Rzhyshchiv CATC on the basis of the Ecological Research Station "Hlyboki Balyky" in 2020-2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of insects on the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC) in 2020-2021 and earlier years
Records of birds (Aves) in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions (Ukraine) during 1999-2009
The dataset contains records of 204 bird species from 53 families and 19 orders collected within the Donetsk and Kharkiv administrative regions of Ukraine. Studies of the avifauna were conducted mainly in the northern part of Donetsk oblast (outskirts of Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Sviatohirsk, Lyman, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Chasiv Yar, etc.) and the northeastern part of Kharkiv oblast (the city of Izium). The majority of the material was collected in the territories of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine - regional landscape parks “Kramatorsk”, “Slavic Resort”, “Kleban-Byk”, national nature parks “Holy Mountains”, “Meotyda”, the branch of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve “Chalk Flora”, local nature reserves, etc.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds (Aves) in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions (Ukraine) during 1999-2009
Rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) of primeval beech forest of the Uholsko-Shyrokoluzhansky massif of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine
The dataset contains a list of rove beetes (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) collected of theof primeval beech forest of the Uholsko-Shyrokoluzhanskyi massif of the Carpathian Uholsko-Shyrokoluzhanskyi massif of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. The study as a whole are based on the results of long-term sampling of V.O. Chumak (1999–2018) in the primeval beech forest of the of the Uholsko-Shyrokoluzhanskyi massif.
Darwin Core Archive of Rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) of primeval beech forest of the Uholsko-Shyrokoluzhansky massif of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine
Historical finds of deer fern (Blechnum spicant) from the territory of Ukraine
The dataset contains data about the distribution features of the Blechnum spicant (L.) Roth in Ukraine. This species is quite common in the Carpathian Mountains and highly rare in several regions of Ukraine. Today, there were only two known localities in the territory of the Western Forest-Steppe (in the Podolian Upland) and the only one in Crimea. We discovered one locality of the B. spicant in the Polesian Lowland (Volyn Region) for the first time. The article clarifies the phytosociological and topographic description of the Polesian population. This population consists of two localities, situated not far from each other. Both of them were found in the immature birch-pine forest aged approximately 20 years old on the territory of former agricultural land. Besides, we summarized data about B. spicant distribution in Ukraine. The article describes information containing phytosociological, biotopic, and population traits of Blechnum spicant (L.) Roth localities.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical finds of deer fern (Blechnum spicant) from the territory of Ukraine
Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: an autumn-2025 study in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions
As part of the environmental monitoring conducted by the company, a study was carried out to assess the impact of the gas production department "Lvivhazvydobuvannia"'s activities on the flora and fauna of selected sites in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions during the spring period of 2025.The resulting dataset includes records of identified species of flora, fauna, and fungi within the surveyed areas. These data were used to analyze biodiversity patterns and to develop recommendations aimed at mitigating anthropogenic pressure on the region’s natural ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: an autumn-2025 study in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions
Red list of flora and fauna of Mykolaiv region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the ninth session of the Mykolaiv Regional Council of the eighth convocation dated December 21, 2021 #27 "On the approval of the List of plant species subject to special protection in the territory of Mykolaiv Oblast and its Regulations" and order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine dated September 28, 2020 No. 163 "On Approval of the List of Animal Species Subject to Special Protection in the Mykolaiv Oblast".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Mykolaiv region of Ukraine
The occurrences of the Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences)
The Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) is a platform for scientists, students and graduate students who carry out research in the field of biological sciences to describe their scientific achievements. The collection is intended to acquaint the domestic and foreign scientific community with scientific research of both fundamental and applied importance. The Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) accepts articles that are the result of scientific research in the field of biological sciences and have not been previously published in other publications. The journal reviews the results of scientific research in the fields of botany, zoology, human and animal physiology, immunology and microbiology, plant physiology, genetics, hydrobiology, ecology. All articles are recommended to be published by the decisions of the Kherson State University. The dataset contains an records of all species occurrences that have been published in 7-36 issues of Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) (2007-2024). The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names. The materials in Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) are especially important in light of the events of 2022, when a Russian full scale invasion. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The occurrences of the Scientific Bulletin of Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences)
The database includes a list of fish species of Ukraine that were seized by fishing inspectors from poaching gears. During this process the protocols on administrative offenses were written.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish of Ukraine in poaching gears
Results of bird surveys in the North-Western Azov region
The dataset contains data on the registration of 238 bird species in the North-Western Azov region within Zaporizhzhia and Kherson administrative regions of Ukraine. Counts were carried out mainly on the Bolgradsky Syvashyk, Utlyutskyi, Molochnyi, Tubalskyi estuaries; spits and bays of the Azov Sea - Obytochna spit and bay, Berdyansk spit and bay, as well as at the mouths of small rivers flowing into these reservoirs. All estuaries have been to some extent transformed by anthropogenic pressure. The research area covers (in whole or in part) 3 Ramsar wetlands: “Molochnyi Estuary”, “Obitochnaya Bay and Spit”, “Berdyansk Bay and Spit and Estuary Zone of the Berda River”. Since 2009, the Azov National Park was created on the territory of the study area.
Darwin Core Archive of Results of bird surveys in the North-Western Azov region
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles and vascular plants within the Poltava and Sumy administrative regions of Ukraine in 2007 and 2012
The dataset includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia), reptiles (Reptilia) and vascular plants within the Poltava and Sumy administrative regions of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles and vascular plants within the Poltava and Sumy administrative regions of Ukraine in 2007 and 2012
Records of herpetobiotic and other insects within steppe area of Ukraine. Part 1. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Regions, 2019-2021
The dataset consists of records of herpetobiotic and other insects within some parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Regions (steppe area of Ukraine) during 2019-2021
Darwin Core Archive of Records of herpetobiotic and other insects within steppe area of Ukraine. Part 1. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Regions, 2019-2021
Red list of flora and fauna of Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the fifteenth session of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council of the twenty-third convocation dated March 31, 2000 #7 "On the special use of natural plant resources of local importance in the Zaporizhzhia Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine
Earthworm species occurrences in eastern and southern Ukraine
This dataset contains occurrence records of earthworms (Lumbricidae) collected in 2007 across various steppe and forest-steppe habitats of eastern and southern Ukraine. The data were obtained through field surveys using soil extraction and hand-sorting methods. The study focused on natural and anthropogenically transformed ecosystems, including agricultural fields, forest plantations, and virgin steppe patches. The dataset provides valuable information on the distribution, species composition, and ecological preferences of earthworm communities under different land-use and soil conditions. These data contribute to understanding the role of Lumbricidae in soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in temperate steppe landscapes.
Earthworms Soil fauna Eastern Ukraine Southern Ukraine Biodiversity
Darwin Core Archive of Earthworm species occurrences in eastern and southern Ukraine
The flora of the projected nature monuments of local importance «Reduty» near the village Mala Korenykha in the Mykolaiv region (Ukraine)
The dataset include information about flora of 3 redoubts in Mykolaiv region. To the south of the center of Mykolaiv, on the right bank of the Bug Estuary locates three old redoubts with a total area of 12.11 hectares. The fortification system of the Mykolaiv region, consisting of ancient reduts, was created during the Crimean War to solve the problem of city defense. One of the best architects of the time, the famous engineer Eduard Totleben, was responsible for their construction (Waiting for War, 2022). The steppe terrain of the Mykolaiv region served as the site for the creation of defensive structures, and in order to keep the soil in place, the surface of the fortifications was covered with steppe turf at that time. This technique allowed builders to create more stable and durable structures, preventing them from weathering and washing away during precipitation and strong winds. In addition, separate ammunition storage areas were built at each such defense structure, so there was always a sufficient number of guns, a powder magazine, barracks, and everything necessary for people's life inside. The construction of the fortifications dates back to 1853-1856. Mykolaiv reduts are objects of cultural heritage of Ukraine. These structures are of great historical importance and attract not only tourists but also researchers of various fields. The total list of flora include 152 species. The projected botanical nature monument of local importance "Reduty" (“Redoubts” in English) has a high sozological value of vegetation and biotopes. In particular, two Red Data Book species have been identified, Stipa capillata and Stipa lessingiana. On the territory of the redoubts, there is a community of the Stipeta capillatae formation, which is included in the Green Book of Ukraine. There is also a rare habitat of steppes: biotope included in Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention (E1.2 Perennial herbaceous calcite communities and steppes) and included in the European Red List of Habitats (E1.2b Dry continental steppes). The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999) with minor edits.
Occurrence; Old reduts; objects of cultural heritage
Darwin Core Archive of The flora of the projected nature monuments of local importance «Reduty» near the village Mala Korenykha in the Mykolaiv region (Ukraine)
Faunistic and floristic records in Belarusian Polissia in 2016
The dataset contains data on records of 59 species of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and plants.
Darwin Core Archive of Faunistic and floristic records in Belarusian Polissia in 2016
Records of amphibians and reptiles on the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve and its vicinities nearby during field studies from 1994 to 2023
The dataset includes 727 records of 18 species of animals (reptiles and amphibians not listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine) recorded on the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve from 1994 to 2023. Information about these records is also kept in the Annals of Nature of the reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of amphibians and reptiles on the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve and its vicinities nearby during field studies from 1994 to 2023
Results of bird censuses in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" during 1980–1986
The dataset contains data on the occurrence of 119 bird species, obtained as a result of the analysis of data from the Annals of Nature of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" for 1980-1986, conducted by the junior researcher Semenov M. M.
Darwin Core Archive of Results of bird censuses in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" during 1980–1986
Red list of flora and fauna of Kirovohrad region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the fifth session of the Kirovohrad Regional Council of the twenty-third convocation dated March 25, 1999 #65 "On making changes and additions to the lists of species of animals and vascular plants".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Kirovohrad region of Ukraine
Materials of the web site "Birds of Ukraine"
The "Birds of Ukraine" website (https://uabirds.org/) was created in the spring of 2015 on the basis of the 10-year-old www.birds.kz website by Askar Issabekov on the initiative of Andrew Simon. The site was created primarily for local birdwatchers. The site provides an opportunity to upload data in the form of photos or videos indicating the species, date and place of observation. The quality of the photo should be of sufficient quality, so that it was possible to clearly identify the bird to the species based on the materials provided. Also, the site has a functionality for holding the big year contest - counting the number of species recorded by an individual observer during the year. The dataset includes 17,596 records of 376 species of birds discovered on the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials of the web site "Birds of Ukraine"
Ophioninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the Ophioninae specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. The specimens were collected from 1907 to 2007 and pinned; most of the specimens were collected in Ukraine. Ophioninae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of almost all geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine. Some specimens were collected in neighboring countries, such as Russia, Belarus, Moldova, as well as in former republics of the USSR and other countries. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Ophioninae.
Darwin Core Archive of Ophioninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Karpovychi
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the village of Karpovychi (Novgorod-Siverskyi district, Chernihiv region) - a total of 441 observations and 293 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Karpovychi
Ornitofauna of the depression ecosystems of Dnipro-Molochna interfluve
The dataset contains data on the distribution of 66 species of steppe, forest, and open-area-associated birds, obtained as a result of 93 expeditionary field studies.
Darwin Core Archive of Ornitofauna of the depression ecosystems of Dnipro-Molochna interfluve
Genus Aconitum of the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories
The dataset contains the most comprehensive collection of the records covering the genus Aconitum (Ranunculacea) in the Ukrainian Carpathians and some adjacent lowlands, taxonomically processed/verified by Andriy Novikov during 2007–2020. It is based on the Novikov’s personal elaboration of the main herbarium collections of the region (including LW, LWS, LWKS, KRA, KRAM, CHER, KW, UU, and KWHU), as well as on the data extracted (and crosschecked) from the published materials and other available sources (e.g., Karel Domin Card Index).
Darwin Core Archive of Genus Aconitum of the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories
Spiders (Araneae) of the northeast of the Luhansk Oblast (Ukraine)
The database includes records of 247 spider species of 27 families collected in the northeast of Luhansk Region, Ukraine. Two conservation areas were thoroughly investigated: a botanical preserve of local importance Kreidiani Vidslonennia (Chalk Outcrops) and the Striltsivkyi Steppe Department of the Luhansk Natural Reserve. Investigations of the Striltsivskyi Steppe and its vicinity in 2009-2011 aimed at the study of spider recovery after a large-scale uncontrolled fire, which destroyed vegetation throughout the reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders (Araneae) of the northeast of the Luhansk Oblast (Ukraine)
An annoted list of the flora of the landscape reserve of local importance «Velyki Sirohozy ravine» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The landscape reserve of local importance "Velyki Sirohozy ravine" was created (declared) by the decision of the XIX session of the fifth convocation of the Kherson Regional Council of October 04, 2007 №412 "On declaring the landscape reserve of local importance "Velyki Sirohozy ravine" on the territory of the Nyzhnyi Sirohozy district of Kherson region". The purpose of creation (designation) of the protected area: The reserve was created to preserve and restore the biodiversity of this area, where typical steppe and wetland cenoses with diverse species composition have been preserved. Rare species of plants and animals included in the international and national nature protection lists are found on the territory of the reserve The object corresponds to the local importance. On the territory of the reserve, 3 rare species and 6 endemics of plants included in the international and national conservation lists. European Red List - Phlomis scythica, Red Data Book of Ukraine - Caragana scythica, Stipa capillata. The list of the of vascular plants includes 121 species of 35 families. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Darwin Core Archive of An annoted list of the flora of the landscape reserve of local importance «Velyki Sirohozy ravine» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Records of vascular plants at the old cemeteries in the Right-Bank of Dnipro Grass Steppe District (Southern Ukraine)
Anthropogenic activities have led to a significant loss of natural habitats in the world over the last few centuries (Löki et al. 2019) and in Ukraine (Burkovskyi et al. 2013). Steppe flora is preserved mainly in protected areas, ravines, gullies, river terraces etc. (Burkovskyi et al. 2013). Cultural heritage sites, such as burial mounds (kurgans), old settlements and old cemeteries, could also preserve as sites for the preservation of biodiversity (Löki et al. 2019). Recently, studies in different countries have recognized the natural value of old cemeteries and other cultural heritage sites (Löki et al. 2019). «Plant diversity and species-area relationships modelling of steppe enclaves within old cemeteries of Northern Prychornomoria region (Northern Black Sea Region) of Southern Ukraine» are research expeditions in 2023/2024 aimed at collecting high-quality biodiversity data in cultural herritage objects - old cemeteries. This dataset contains occurrences of 635 vascular plants species recorded in 39 old cemeteries. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024) with minor edits. To avoid data duplication, this dataset does not include the materieals of our previous research in the Lower Dnipro Region that are part of another dataset (https://doi.org/10.15468/h82vw6) published before.
Occurrence; old cemeteries; steppe; biodiversity; cultural heritages sites
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants at the old cemeteries in the Right-Bank of Dnipro Grass Steppe District (Southern Ukraine)
Records of rare plant species under threat due to the expansion of the Oleksandrivka water reservoir (from 16.0 m to 20.7 m)
The database includes records of rare plant species (listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine, 2009) within zone of potential flooding by the Oleksandrivka water reservoir. According to the plan of expansion of the South-Ukraine electric power producing complex, the level of the Oleksandrivka water reservoir could be raised from 16.0 m to 20.7 m. Therefore we studied the potential impact of projected flooding in 2017-2021. The nomenclature is given in accordance to the Nomenclatural Checklist of Vascular Plants of Ukraine (Mosyakin, Fedoronchuk, 1999) and Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of rare plant species under threat due to the expansion of the Oleksandrivka water reservoir (from 16.0 m to 20.7 m)
Soil macrofauna of Oleksiivskyi Park (Melitopol, Ukraine)
This dataset provides occurrence records of soil macrofauna collected in Oleksiivskyi (Novooleksandrivskyi) Park, Melitopol, Ukraine. The data include observations of soil and litter-dwelling invertebrates sampled in the urban park ecosystem. The dataset is intended to support studies of spatial patterns of soil biota and the ecological effects of anthropogenic pressure in urban green areas.
Darwin Core Archive of Soil macrofauna of Oleksiivskyi Park (Melitopol, Ukraine)
List of algae, fungi, and plant species included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine
A core part of the national legislation of Ukraine for the protection of rare and threatened species of animals, plants, and fungi is the Red Data Book of Ukraine (RDB). RDB is governed by the corresponding Law and issued once a decade as a scientific edition (Vol. 1 — Animals, Vol. 2 — Plants, Fungi, and Algae). Species listed in the RDB of Ukraine and in the international conservation agreements valid in the territory of Ukraine, such as IUCN Red List or Appendices of Bern Convention, might partly overlap. Although the RDB of Ukraine, as an edition, was issued for the last time back in 2009 y., in 2021, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine issued two Orders establishing lists of animal, plant, fungal, and algae species that must be included into the next edition of the RDB of Ukraine. Since then, mentioned species have acquired legal conservation statuses throughout all the territory of Ukraine and are considered protected according to the Law of the Red Dada Book of Ukraine. Here we present the list of algae, fungi, and plant species approved to be included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine by Order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine № 111 as of 15 February 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of List of algae, fungi, and plant species included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants from the surroundings of Obukhovychi village in 2024 (Vyshgorod District, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
In 2024, we conducted a study of the biodiversity of the flora of Obukhovychi village in Vyshkohorde district, Kyiv region. The aim of the research was to find valuable areas for the creation of new protected areas. As a result of the research, we propose to create 10 new sites of the nature reserve fund (Moisienko et al., 2024): three landscape reserves of local importance and 7 natural monuments of local importance. We also carried out flora inventory. In total, we compiled 20 floristic lists using the Vegapp app, which formed the basis of this dataset during 4 field trips in 2024. This dataset 828 contains occurrences of 322 species (vascular plants) recorded in 20 releve or vegetation survey during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the surroundings of Obukhovychi village in 2024 (Vyshgorod District, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2010
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 144 records of 38 species of waterfowl during 13-29 January 2010. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2010
Mammals in the collections of museums of Ukraine
Mammal species occurrences according to the data in museum catalogue: Shevtchenko L. S., Zolotuchina S. I. Mammals. Vol. 1. Muridae. - Kiev: NSNHM, 2002. - 217 p. - (Catalogue of the Museum of Zoology, NSNHM, NAS of Ukraine). Additionally, the dataset has species occurrences extracted from the Theriological Collection of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University: Andryushchenko T. G., Ilika R. V., Khlus L. M. Catalog of theriological collections of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. – Chernivtsi: Ruta, 2002. – 52 p.
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals in the collections of museums of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants of Studenyky rural territorial community on September 8, 2024 (Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
This dataset contains 428 occurrences of 223 vascular plant taxa recorded on September 8, 2024 in five different natural areas on the territory of Studenyky rural territorial community (Central Ukraine). Expedition and field research organized by Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG). The locations sampled represent diverse types of natural ecosystems, including three areas of complex grasslands with different moisture conditions (from dry psammophytic steppes to wet wetlands) with separate water bodies, shrub and willow forests, one natural oak forest, and one artificial pine forest. In order to ensure the continued biological diversity of these areas, it is intended that the territory of the Studenykivskyi Regional Landscape Park (RLP) will be expanded. The nomenclature of the dataset follows POWO (POWO, 2024).
Occurrence; biodiversity; potential reserves
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants of Studenyky rural territorial community on September 8, 2024 (Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2012
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 305 records of 47 species of waterfowl during 11-26 January 2012. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2012
List of Lepidoptera of the Kleshnia lake, Luhansk region
The dataset included a list of Lepidoptera species (Eriocraniidae, Hepialidae, Nepticulidae, Opostegidae, Incurvariidae, Adelidae, Tischeriidae, Psychidae, Eriocottidae, Tineidae, Yponomeutidae, Plutellidae, Ypsolophidae, Bedelliidae, Scythropiidae, Cemiostomidae, Lyonetiidae, Bucculatricidae, Gracillariidae, Alucitidae, Pterophoridae, Epermeniidae, Tortricidae, Autostichidae, Oecophoridae, Lypusidae, Depressariidae, Gelechiidae, Cosmopterigidae, Coleophoridae, Elachistidae, Ethmiidae, Scythrididae, Blastobasidae, Momphidae, Limacodidae, Cossidae, Sesiidae, Pyralidae, Crambidae, Drepanidae, Geometridae, Notodontidae, Erebidae, Euteliidae, Nolidae, Noctuidae, Lasiocampidae, Bombycidae, Saturniidae, Sphingidae) of the Kleshnia lake area in the vicinities of Siverskodonetsk, Luhansk region, Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of List of Lepidoptera of the Kleshnia lake, Luhansk region
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2013
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 278 records of 47 species of waterfowl during 14-25 January 2013. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2013
Materials to the mammal atlas of Ukraine
The dataset consists of records of mammalian species in Ukraine published in "Materials to the Mammal Atlas of Ukraine": Material to the Mammal Atlas of Ukraine / Series: “Conservation Biology in Ukraine". – Issue 20. – Kyiv, 2021. – 240 p.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials to the mammal atlas of Ukraine
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2014
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 344 records of 48 species of waterfowl during 11 January – 03 February 2014. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2014
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2015
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 284 records of 54 species of waterfowl during 12-29 January 2015. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2015
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2016
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 270 records of 41 species of waterfowl during 14-28 January 2016. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2016
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2017
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 389 records of 41 species of waterfowl during 17 January-05 February 2017. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2017
Biotopes of the Stanychno-Luhansk department of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and its surrounding areas, locations of individual species
The dataset includes 677 records of plant species, 2 records of birds, 45 releves of biotopes and locations of individual species from the Stanychno-Luhansk department of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and its surrounding areas, situated in the Luhansk Region, Ukraine. The Stanychno-Luhansk department is one of the branches of the Luhansk Nature Reserve. The main environmental task of the branch is to protect the biotopes, flora, and fauna complexes of the Siverskiy Donets floodplain and a pine terrace.
Darwin Core Archive of Biotopes of the Stanychno-Luhansk department of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and its surrounding areas, locations of individual species
Some records of flora and fauna made in Mykolaiv and adjacent regions during the first 3 decades of XXI century
The dataset presents 520 records of biodiversity (animals, plants and fungi) made by Dr. Oksana Nekrasova during her field expeditions conducted on the territory of Mykolaiv administrative region of Ukraine as well as several adjacent territories of Odesa, Kirovohrad and Kherson regions. The expeditions took place in the first 3 decades of the XXI century. The dataset includes records of both common and rare species of flora and fauna that are not included in other datasets authored or co-authored by O. Nekrasova. Since military actions took place on some parts of the region and great part of it had restricted access for local inhabitants (some of them were in different ways affected by the war) the collecting and publishing of records of flora and fauna made before the full-scale Russian invasion will contribute to post-war assessment of the war's impact on biodiversity and natural complexes of the region.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of flora and fauna made in Mykolaiv and adjacent regions during the first 3 decades of XXI century
Fishes of water bodies of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC)
This dataset consists of a number of points where fish species were registered on the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC), Kyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine. This data is also published in "Kutsokon Yu.К., Didenko О.V., Shcherbatiuk М.М., Gurbyk О.B., Buzevych О.А. Fishes of the water bodies of Rzhyshchiv CATC. In: Scientific proceedings of Ecological Research Station "Hlyboki Balyky". Biodiversity of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community./ eds. A. Kuzemko, Yu. Kotsokon, O. Vasyliuk — Vol. 1, Misto: Publisher, 2020. - P. 283-291."
Darwin Core Archive of Fishes of water bodies of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC)
Occurrence of some Vascular Plants of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
This dataset contains records of regionally rare and typical plant species found within the territory of the Krasnokutsk hromada (commune), located in the northwest of the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. This area represents a transitional landscape between temperate European forests and the Pontic Steppes. The majority of the region is characterized by croplands, while wetlands, meadows, and forests are situated along the Merla and Merchik rivers. Deciduous forests in this region are dominated by tree species such as Quercus robur, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata, Fraxinus excelsior, Alnus glutinosa, and Ulmus spp. Coniferous forests consist mainly of Pinus sylvestris plantations, with a limited presence of natural pine forests. One of the most remarkable features of this area is the presence of acidophilous fens located within depressions in pine forests. Over time, some of the shallow marshes have transformed into phanerophytic phytocenoses, with dominant species including Betula pubescens, Populus tremula, Pinus sylvestris, and occasionally Sphagnum mosses. However, a few depressions near Krasnokutsk still retain their character as true peat bogs, characterized by a developed Sphagnum floating mat, open water surfaces, and suppressed pine and birch woodlands. To protect these unique habitats, the National Nature Park “Slobozhanskyi” was established in 2009. Botanical research in this area has been ongoing since 2007, with the primary findings published in research papers, conference proceedings, and students' theses. These findings have been consolidated and documented annually in the Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Park, which serves as an updated report on inventory and monitoring programs. While most research has focused on the National Park's territory, sporadic observations of rare plant species and typical plant communities from unprotected parts of the Krasnokutsk hromada have also been recorded.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrence of some Vascular Plants of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Vascular plants of the nature protected objects Kherson region (Ukraine)
The dataset include information about some occurrences from Lowe Dnipro region (Southern Ukraine) from expedtidions. Information include about 22 nature monuments, 1 geological monument of local importance, 1 landscape reserve of local importance, 1 ornitological monument, 3 park a monument of landscape gardening art. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in the dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). Total list of species include 420 different taxas names and 819 occurrences.
Occurrence; Flora; vascular plants; Lower Dnipro region; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants of the nature protected objects Kherson region (Ukraine)
Records of fish made during scientific catches in 2014-2021 in the Kakhovka reservoir
The dataset contains data on fish species collected during scientific-research catches and conducting comprehensive ichthyological studies in the upper part of the Kakhovka reservoir. The dataset contains data on the records of 18 fish species registered during the studying of caught material in the specified area, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass, and parameters of fishing gear.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fish made during scientific catches in 2014-2021 in the Kakhovka reservoir
Records of epifauna of freshwater invertebrates from Danube Delta region during 2007-2012
The dataset includes 3206 records of more than 200 species of epifauna freshwater invertebrates mostly belonging to phylums Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca. Samples were collected from 104 sampling sites across the Danube Delta.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of epifauna of freshwater invertebrates from Danube Delta region during 2007-2012
Breeding avifauna of the Upper Dniester Lowland in 1997
The dataset contains the results of surveys conducted during the breeding season of 1997 for compilation of a breeding bird atlas in 1×1 km squares in the Upper Dnister Lowland, covering an area of 525 km² in Lviv region, Ukraine. The dataset contains 11,797 records of 150 breeding bird species. Bird abundance is given in breeding pairs.
Darwin Core Archive of Breeding avifauna of the Upper Dniester Lowland in 1997
Distributional data on Invertebrates of Truskavets (Lviv Region, Ukraine)
The dataset contains occurrence records of invertebrate species recorded within the territory of Truskavets City and its surroundings, Lviv Region, Ukraine. Investigations and observations of the local invertebrate fauna were initiated by D.O. Marchenko, O.N. Kulikova, D.V. Pautynka, M.S. Tashak, M.V. Putsiv, S. V. Glotov, and Yu. M. Geryak. Field sampling was conducted using a range of standard zoological and entomological methods.
Darwin Core Archive of Distributional data on Invertebrates of Truskavets (Lviv Region, Ukraine)
Vascular plants of the chalk outcrops of the northern part of the Aydar River basin
The dataset includes 409 occurrences of 189 plant species from the "Novobila" local reserve and chalk outcrops near the Sharivka village, Luhansk Region, Ukraine.The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Vascular Plants of Ukraine. A Nomenclatural Checklist” - ((Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999) with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants of the chalk outcrops of the northern part of the Aydar River basin
Floristic and avifauna finds in the vicinity of Mala Berezyanka village
The dataset contains floristic and avifauna data for the planned local landscape reserve «Maloberezyanskyi» in the vicinity of Mala Berezyanka village (Tarashcha district, Kyiv region). We submit the results of bird censuse for the pond and overgrown reservoir and the list of plant species identified as a result of 7 vegetation releves.
Darwin Core Archive of Floristic and avifauna finds in the vicinity of Mala Berezyanka village
The data were collected as part of ichthyological research in the waters of the Sea of ​​Azov, Molochny Estuary, Utlyutsky Estuary and Syvash. The data were collected as part of expeditionary research using various ichthyological methods.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish of the Sea of Azov
Data on fish and crustacean species found in poaching catches in the Kakhovka and Zaporizhzhia reservoirs in 2022-2023, obtained through the analysis of administrative offense reports
The dataset contains data on the findings of 16 species of fish and 1 species of crayfish, registered during the detection of violations of fishing rules in the specified territory, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass, type and parameters of fishing gear.
Darwin Core Archive of Data on fish and crustacean species found in poaching catches in the Kakhovka and Zaporizhzhia reservoirs in 2022-2023, obtained through the analysis of administrative offense reports
Fish species in recreational fishing catches in the Zaporizhia (Dnipro) reservoir and in the upper part of the Kaniv reservoir
The dataset contains data on fish species in recreational fisheries catches, obtained during ichthyological studies in the Zaporizhzhia (Dnipro) reservoir (Zaporizhzhia region) and Kaniv reservoir (Kyiv region). The database contains data on the findings of 11 fish species registered during the study of catches in the specified territory, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass and the fishing effort spent on their catch (category and number of fishing gear, duration of fishing at the time of the study).
Darwin Core Archive of Fish species in recreational fishing catches in the Zaporizhia (Dnipro) reservoir and in the upper part of the Kaniv reservoir
Flora of zakaznyk "Kovalivskyj Yar" in the Kyiv Region
The database includes a list of species of higher vascular plants found on the territory of zakaznyk "Kovalivskyj Yar", located near the town of Vasylkiv in Kyiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of zakaznyk "Kovalivskyj Yar" in the Kyiv Region
List of representatives of avian species protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive)
The checklist consists of avian species protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive). The vast majority of these species can be registered in Ukraine - one of the countries that have ratified the Directive.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of avian species protected according to the Annex II of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive)
Records of common, protected, and invasive species in Ukraine made in during field season 2024-2025 by R. Lysenko
The dataset is represents the collected records of nationally, regionally and internationally protected species, common wildlife species of Ukrainian fauna and flora. Also, some invasive species of plants and animals are included. Some of the records can contribute to the understanding of the natural ranges of some species. The dataset contains inmortant records of rare species from the territory of Irdyn' Swamp and Chorny Lis which both have considerable conservation perspectives. Some of these records will be helpful in creation of new and expanding of already existing objects of nature reserve fund of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of common, protected, and invasive species in Ukraine made in during field season 2024-2025 by R. Lysenko
Materials of the project "Open biodiversity data: serving nature conservation in Ukraine"
The project "Open biodiversity data: serving nature conservation in Ukraine" is supported by the Rufford Foundation and is aimed on collecting data on biodiversity in Ukraine by specialists of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG) for publication in GBIF. The project became especially relevant in connection with the invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine, which led to many threats to rare species in different parts of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials of the project "Open biodiversity data: serving nature conservation in Ukraine"
Invasive and neolimnetic fish species in Dnipro, Danube and some others basins (Ukraine, 2022-2023)
The dataset consists of records of invasive and neolimnetic fish species, made in 2022-2023.
Darwin Core Archive of Invasive and neolimnetic fish species in Dnipro, Danube and some others basins (Ukraine, 2022-2023)
Checklist of vascular plants of landscape reserve of national importance «Oleksandrivskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The «Oleksandrivskyi» landscape reserve of national importance is one of the objects of the Nature Reserve Fund of Kherson Region, a landscape reserve of national importance with a total area of 996 hectares. Established in 2002 Established according to the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 167/2002 dated 21.02.02. Тhе annotated list of the vascular plants landscape reserve «Oleksandrivskyi» includes 246 species of vascular plants belonging to 48 families, 3 classes, 1 divisions. Among them, 16 species are included to the different Red List.
vascular plants; the landscape reserve «Oleksandrivskyi»; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of landscape reserve of national importance «Oleksandrivskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Some finds of amphibians and reptiles in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes finds of amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) within the Kharkiv administrative region of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of amphibians and reptiles in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Spiders of the monitoring sites in the Siverskyi Donets River valley near Chuhuiv (Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine)
The database includes records of 161 spider species in 18 families collected at the two monitoring sites located in the Siverskyi Donets river valley in the Chuhuiv Raion of the Kharkiv Oblast of Ukraine. This area is part of the Emerald Network site UA0000316 – Siverskyi Donets River valley in Kharkiv Oblast-1. A sandy area near the village of Kytsivka is distinguished as a priority conservation site Kytsivka Desert.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders of the monitoring sites in the Siverskyi Donets River valley near Chuhuiv (Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine)
Spiders of the National Nature Park Slobozhanskyi (Northeastern Ukraine)
The database includes records of 115 spider species in 25 families collected in the National Nature Park Slobozhanskyi. The Park was created in 2009 for the conservation of valuable natural areas of the forest-steppe zone of northeastern Ukraine, its historical and cultural objects. It is located in the floodplain and sandy terraces of the valley of Merchik and Merla Rivers (the Vorskla basin). Most of the park’s territory is covered with natural oak and pine forests as well as pine plantations replaced logged forests. The gem of the park is sphagnum and sedge-sphagnum bogs, forest lakes, marshy birch and alder stands, located on the southeast border of their range. They host northern species uncommon in the forest-steppe.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders of the National Nature Park Slobozhanskyi (Northeastern Ukraine)
Records of birds from Mykolaiv administrative region of Ukraine according to some literature resources
The dataset represents the digitalized records of birds of various conservation status, found on the territory of Mykolaiv region of Ukraine and which were reported in the scientific article: "Редінов К.О., Петрович З.О., Панченко П.С., Форманюк О.О., Настаченко О.С. Інвентаризаційний список орнітофауни Кінбурнського півострова та прилеглих акваторій у межах Миколаївської області - Berkut. 31 (1-2). 2022.", - and other materials cited in this scientific paper, which contained information of ornithofauna of the target region.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds from Mykolaiv administrative region of Ukraine according to some literature resources
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2005
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 459 records of 60 species of waterfowl during 04 January-03 February 2005. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2005
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2006
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 270 records of 45 species of waterfowl during 14-18 January 2006. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2006
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2007
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 491 records of 62 species of waterfowl during 04 January-04 February 2007. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2007
Records of Ursus arctos within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2003-2025
The dataset comprises 59 records of brown bear (Ursus arctos (Linnaeus, 1758)) collected within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (Ukraine) between 2003 and 2025. Records were collected by remote camera traps and researchers working in the area (human observations of animals, scats, tracks, and tree markings).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Ursus arctos within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2003-2025
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2008
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 230 records of 52 species of waterfowl during 07-24 January 2008. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2008
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2009
This dataset is part of the data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. It includes 235 records of 51 species of waterfowl during 16-23 January 2009. The Azov-Black Sea region is located in the steppe zone in the south of Ukraine. It is of great importance for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, as the combination of natural complexes creates good conditions for birds to rest and feed. In addition, The Azov-Black Sea region is on the border of the wintering areas of many wetland bird species, especially Anseridae and waders. The warming of the climate is well reflected over the years in the advancement of the limit of possible wintering in the northeastern direction, which is clearly visible in the change in the species composition and number of wintering wetland birds in the region. The length of the region is about 800 km. There are 23 Ramsar wetlands with a total area of 767,396.3 hectares within its boundaries.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2009
Vascular plants and cryptogams of ancient forgotten parks of Kherson region (Ukraine)
The dataset is opens the distribution and measurement of old trees and the present of parks create in the XVIII–XX centuries remained until our times. For the first time, the complete species lists of the vascular plants (dendroflora and herbaceous plants) in the Bekhtery, Novovorontsovka, Novooleksandrivka, Odzhyhol, Oleksiivka, Preobrazhenka, Rozdolne, Stara Zburivka, Chkalove, Chornomorske, Kherson (Kazennyi Sad), Khorly, Arkhangelskyi Forest, Nedogirskyi Forest, Odzhyholskyi Forest, Ivanivskyi Forest, Novodmytrivskyi Forest, Novochornomorskyi Forest, Oleshkivskyi Pine Forest, Reimerskyi Forest. The story of the old and memorial trees and it conservation are given. The total list of flora include 477 taxa names of vascular plants, 38 species of mosses and 135 of lichens and Lichenicolous fungus.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants and cryptogams of ancient forgotten parks of Kherson region (Ukraine)
Valid finds of Woodsia species from the territory of Ukraine
The dataset consists exclusively of valid finds of species of Woodsia genus from Ukraine found in literature resources.
Darwin Core Archive of Valid finds of Woodsia species from the territory of Ukraine
Results of birds' ringing in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" during 2010-2021
The dataset contains data on the marking of 23 species of birds, obtained as a result of their capture in live traps of portable and stationary types, followed by ringing and release into natural conditions.
Darwin Core Archive of Results of birds' ringing in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" during 2010-2021
Fish records made during field studies of juvenile fish in 2012-2020 in the Kakhovka Reservoir
The dataset contains data on fish species in beach seine catches, obtained during ichthyological research in the upper and middle parts of the Kakhovka reservoir (within the Zaporizhia region). The dataset includes data on the findings of 26 fish species registered during the study of catches in the specified territory, as well as information on the number of individuals, partly their biomass.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish records made during field studies of juvenile fish in 2012-2020 in the Kakhovka Reservoir
Endemic vascular plants of the Ukrainian Carpathians
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Andriy Novikov from the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine. This dataset gathers all available data (mostly obtained from the preserved herbarium material) on the distribution of the endemic vascular plants in the Ukrainian Carpathians and adjacent territories. This dataset is created in frames of mapping the distribution of the endemic plants and will be compiled with coordinates and English locality translations during further updates. To avoid data duplication, this dataset does not include the endemic representatives of the genus Aconitum that are part of another dataset (https://doi.org/10.15468/n37j8x) published before.
Darwin Core Archive of Endemic vascular plants of the Ukrainian Carpathians
Rare species of flora and fauna of Ukrainian Carpathians
The dataset contains information on the distribution of plant and animal species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine and Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention. The database contains species from the 11 taxonomic groups. The information in the dataset was collected on the territory of 11 protected areas: Cheremosky, Verkhovynsky, Vizhnytsky, Hutsulshchyna, Carpathian, Synevyr, Skolivski Beskydy, Uzhansky, Zacharovanyi Krai National Nature Parks and Gorgany Natural Reserve, all located in the Ukrainian Carpathians, as well as Yavorivsky National Nature Park, located in the Roztochya region. Some points are located in areas adjacent to these protected areas, including areas proposed for expansion. The dataset contains information mainly from archival sources, such as the Chronicles of Nature of National Nature Parks and Natural Reserves as well as data from the authors' field research.
Darwin Core Archive of Rare species of flora and fauna of Ukrainian Carpathians
Some records of hydrobionts from Mykolaiv region
The database includes records of hydrobionts (fish and some invertebrates) made during the author's field research conducted within Mykolaiv administrative region of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of hydrobionts from Mykolaiv region
Red list of flora and fauna of Chernihiv region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Chernihiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the twelfth session of the Chernihiv Regional Council of the seventh convocation on March 28, 2018 No. 32-12/VII.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Chernihiv region of Ukraine
Occurrences of diploid and polyploid spined loaches (Cobitis elongatoides – taenia – tanaitica) in the river systems of the Western and Central Ukraine
Habitat Preferences of Diploid and Polyploids Spined Loaches (Сobitis elongatoides – taenia – tanaitica) in the River Systems of Western and Central Ukraine. Mezhzherin, S. V., Tsyba, A. A., Rostovska, O. V. –The analyzes the structure of diploid and polyploid populations within the spined loach group (Сobitis elongatoides – taenia – tanaitica) in the water systems of Western and Central Ukraine (Danube, Dniester, Southern Bug, Vistula, Middle and Upper Dnipro river basins). It reveals a bipolarity in settlement structure, characterized by a sharp prevalence of either diploids or polyploids, with no geographical trends in spatial distribution. Clonal hybrid polyploids, constituting 70% of the studied region's individuals, predominate in settlements along the main river channels, as well as in the middle and lower reaches of first and second-order tributaries. Populations where individuals of the parent species dominate are situated on the periphery: in accessory systems, tributaries of the third and higher orders, upper reaches of first and second-order tributaries, and lakes. This spatial segregation arises from historical circumstances rather than ecological preferences, primarily due to the distance from water corridors through which polyploids invaded in the 1960s-1970s. The displacement of diploid individuals of parent species by clonal hybrid polyploids is described as a universal phenomenon, linked to the advantages of parthenogenetic reproduction and higher survival rates of polyploids in modern ecological conditions.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrences of diploid and polyploid spined loaches (Cobitis elongatoides – taenia – tanaitica) in the river systems of the Western and Central Ukraine
“Long-term monitoring of vascular plant species in steppe communities of the Stone Graves Reserve, Ukraine (2000–2021)”
This dataset contains long-term vegetation monitoring data from steppe communities of the Stone Graves Nature Reserve (Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, Ukraine). A permanent 100 m² plot was established in July 2000 on the slope of a granite outcrop (47.310°N, 37.076°E, 179 m a.s.l.) to study the temporal dynamics of vascular plant species under conditions of ongoing climate change. Species composition and projective cover were recorded annually during 2000–2021 using the Braun-Blanquet method. In total, 79 vascular plant species were registered, with detailed abundance and cover values. The dataset provides unique evidence of how steppe vegetation responds to changes in temperature and precipitation regimes, reflecting both endogenous successional processes and exogenous climate drivers. These data are valuable for biodiversity monitoring, climate change impact assessment, and ecological modeling of steppe ecosystems.
Vascular plants Flora Steppe Grassland Petrophytic vegetation Permanent plot Long-term monitoring Vegetation survey Braun-Blanquet Ukraine Stone Graves Nature Reserve Eastern Europe Climate change
Darwin Core Archive of “Long-term monitoring of vascular plant species in steppe communities of the Stone Graves Reserve, Ukraine (2000–2021)”
Records of vascular plants of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports
The Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports is a scientific, peer-reviewed journal specialized in biology and ecology. Thematic scope: the journal publishes articles on nature conservation, conservation of natural diversity, biology, ecology, protection of rare species of plants and animals in nature and artificial conditions, steppe nature management, soil science, introduction, reintroduction. Issues: protected area, bioecology; genetics, plant physiology and applied botany; hydrobiology; zoology. Periodicity: 1 time a year. The dataset contains an records of all species occurrences that have been published in 2-25 issues of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports (2000-2024). To avoid data duplication, this dataset does not include the occurrences that are part of another dataset (https://doi.org/10.15468/4gzpkr, https://doi.org/10.15468/nhn2ae) published before. This dataset contains 4502 occurrences of 599 taxa names recorded. The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names in articles. The materials in the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports are especially important in light of the events of 2022, when a Russian full scale invasion. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants of the Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" Reports
Distribution of introduced plants in Ukraine
Set of data on the occurrences of introduced plants in the territory of Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of introduced plants in Ukraine
Findings of birds (Aves) in the National Natural Park Tuzlivsky Lagoons and its surrounding area (Ukraine) during the nesting period of 2022
The database includes 58 records of bird encounters within the National Natural Park Tuzlivsky Lagoons and its surroundings - the eastern part of the lake Sasyk (in the vicinity of the village Trapivka, Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky district). The records were carried out as part of the traditional monitoring of nesting birds. Attention was primarily paid to waterfowl and near-water bird species. Species that could potentially nest on the site, but their nesting is unproven, were also recorded. Birds that did not nest, but that formed clusters, were also registered. Due to the fact that the connection of the estuaries with the sea was unstable, the water level in the Tuzliv estuaries was low, large areas dried up and became inaccessible for nesting. A similar trend has been observed in the region for several years.
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of birds (Aves) in the National Natural Park Tuzlivsky Lagoons and its surrounding area (Ukraine) during the nesting period of 2022
An annotated list of the flora in the Plavni tract (Tiligulskyi Regional Landscape Park, vicinity of Kobleve village, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
A brief overview of the resource that is being documented a short-term expedition to the Regional Landscape Park "Tylihulski" . As of today, the total area of the park is over 8 thousand hectares (8195.4 ha), with approximately 4755.3 ha occupied by the waters of the estuary (Kolomiyets, 2004). Overall, the regional landscape park "Tylihulski" was created with the purpose of preserving and rational use of the coastline of the Tiligulsky estuary and its adjacent waters, as the park's territory encompasses areas rich in flora and fauna, serving as a valuable habitat for waterfowl. In the estuarine waters, which are part of the wetland area "Tylihulski" over 200 bird species have been documented, including representatives listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Among them are species such as Platalea leucorodia, Aythya nyroca, Himantopus himantopus, Haematopus ostralegus, and others. The floristic complexes on the territory include over 400 plant species, many of which are rare or endangered and listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. These include the snowdrop Galanthus elwesii, Stipa ucrainica, Stipa pulcherrima, Stipa asperella, Stipa lessingiana, Tulipa schrenkii, Tulipa hypanica (Kolomiyets, 2004; Regional report... Mykolaiv Regional State Administration 2022). The studied territory of the regional landscape park "Tylihulski" is located in the southwestern part of the Mykolaiv region on the eastern coast of the Tylihul estuary (in its lower part) and its waters on the border with the Odesa region (46.635250, 31.208700) within the Koblivska territorial community. The length of the territory from north to south ranges from 1.7 to 2 km, and from west to east is approximately 1.8 km. This dataset contains 131 occurrences of 119 species of vascular plants. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999), with minor edditing the Plants of the World Online with minor edditing GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and GBIF species matching tool and minor taxonomic corrections.
Flora; Mykolaiv region; sozological value; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora in the Plavni tract (Tiligulskyi Regional Landscape Park, vicinity of Kobleve village, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine)
Records of protected animal, plant and fungi species in Ukraine
The dataset consists of records of protected animal, plant and fungi species published in "Records of protected animal, plant and fungi species in Ukraine. (Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine», Is. 19.). – Kyiv-Chernivtsi: Druk-Art, 2020. – 704 p."
Darwin Core Archive of Records of protected animal, plant and fungi species in Ukraine
Records of protected animals species in Ukraine
The dataset consists of records of protected plant and fungi species published in a series of publications specially prepared by the Institute of Zoology: 1) Materials for the 4th edition of the Red Book of Ukraine. Fauna / Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine». – Vol. 6, Т. 1. – Kyiv, I. I. Schmalhausen institute of zoology NAS of Ukraine, 2018. – 438 p. 2) Materials for the 4th edition of the Red Book of Ukraine. Fauna / Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine». – Vol. 6, Т. 2. – Kyiv, I. I. Schmalhausen institute of zoology NAS of Ukraine, 2018. – 450 p. 3) Materials for the 4th edition of the Red Book of Ukraine. Fauna (Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine». – Vol. 7, T. 3). - Kyiv, 2019. - 416 p.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of protected animals species in Ukraine
Monitoring of ichthyofaunal of the Perevod and Ruda rivers on the territory of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
The species representation of fish within of the Perevod and Ruda rivers on the territory of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of ichthyofaunal of the Perevod and Ruda rivers on the territory of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
Mammals on map of Ukraine. Materials of the First Ukrainian Mammal Mapping Conference
The dataset consists of records of mammalian species in Ukraine published in Proceedings of the First Ukrainian Mammal Mapping Conference: Mammals on map of Ukraine. Materials of the First Ukrainian Mammal Mapping Conference, Kyiv, Kyiv Zoo, 28–29 March 2019 / M.Yu. Rusin & M.A. Ghazali (eds.). Kyiv, 2019. ― 237 pp. Created under the framework of program European Mammals on Maps. The materials would be interesting for professional zoologists and for those interested in creation of atlases of biodiversity.
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals on map of Ukraine. Materials of the First Ukrainian Mammal Mapping Conference
The database contains data on the distribution of 269 plant species, obtained from field research, literature, and herbarium collection analysis.
Darwin Core Archive of Rare Plants of the Southern Opillia
Monitoring of ichthyofaunal of the Uday river on the territory of the National Nature Park "Pyriatynskyi"
The species representation of fish within of the Uday river on the territory of the National Nature Park "Pyriatynskyi".
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of ichthyofaunal of the Uday river on the territory of the National Nature Park "Pyriatynskyi"
The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) records in the Kharkiv city area (NE Ukraine) in 1948-2012
This dataset includes bat records collected over several decades by various researchers mainly in Kharkiv city. The records were initially gathered by Professor A.S. Lysetskiy (Department of Zoology) from 1948 to 1991, followed by additional data collected by A. Vlaschenko from 1999 to 2007, with the involvement of K. Kravchenko, A. Prylutska, and others starting from 2008. The data was compiled and digitized by the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center (UBRC) team, coordinated by M. Yerofieieva, in 2024. This dataset focuses exclusively on bats that were found and subsequently examined by specialists. It provides valuable insights into the bat populations of Kharkiv and its surrounding regions, covering 5 species and a total of 5,844 individual bat records from 1948 to 2012. The dataset significantly contributes to the conservation and monitoring of bat populations in northeastern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) records in the Kharkiv city area (NE Ukraine) in 1948-2012
Red list of flora and fauna of Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Council of April 23, 2021 No. 150-6/2021 "On approval of the list of rare and endangered plant species in the territory of the Ivano-Frankivsk Region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine
Species of flora and fauna in the middle part of the Hirskyi Tikych river basin
The dataset includes finds of plant and fungi species in the middle part of the Hirskyi Tikych river basin.
Darwin Core Archive of Species of flora and fauna in the middle part of the Hirskyi Tikych river basin
Some records of common herpetofauna species made by Ukrainian herpetologists during 2024 field season in Ukraine
The dataset shows information on records of various representatives of native and invasive (e.g. Trachemys scripta) herpetofauna species registered on the territory of Ukraine by Ukrainian herpetologists: Marushchak O., Nekrasova O., Smirnov N., Mykytynets G., Shorokhov O., Shevchuk V. and number of other volunteers, who contributed their data. Occasional records, when identified to the level of species were also included. Some records, made by third parties, but provided with date, photo and coordinates of location were also added to the table, since they make their contribution to collecting of data on herpetoculture distribution during the war, when the opportunities of field reearch are limited. The dataset represents records from Zakarpattia, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Khmel'nytsky, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Odesa, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. The dataset shows records of species, that are not listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine, but are included to other lists of species strictly protected within European Union (e.g. Emys orbicularis - European pond turtle, n=57 records - species of high importance in term of protection in Europe) and common species which can be found easier and in bigger quantities and wider set of habitats.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of common herpetofauna species made by Ukrainian herpetologists during 2024 field season in Ukraine
Birds of the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
The dataset contains data on the findings of 53 species of birds registered within the investigated territory.
Darwin Core Archive of Birds of the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
Milvus migrans, Kyiv administrative oblast of Ukraine
The database includes records of Milvus migrans (Boddaert, 1783) made in breeding season in Kiev administrative oblast of Ukraine during 1986-2013. All records were collected by Kostiushyn V.A., Domashevskiy S.V. and Grishchenko V.N. during field studies.
Darwin Core Archive of Milvus migrans, Kyiv administrative oblast of Ukraine
Notes on records of herpetofauna of Crimean Peninsula according to published literature resources
The dataset consists of records extracted from literature recourses publiched during the last two decades.
Darwin Core Archive of Notes on records of herpetofauna of Crimean Peninsula according to published literature resources
Samples of small mammals in the collections of the Museum of Nature at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
The dataset contains information about 1155 specimens of small mammals collected on the territory of the Kharkiv region and stored in the collection of the Museum of Nature at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Samples belong to 19 species of small mammals collected in 15 districts of the region. The finds date back to 1905, 1911, 1912, 1917, 1927, 1931 - 1941, 1944 - 1949, 1951 - 1965, 1967 - 1968, 2008. The largest number of samples dates from 1951-1965. 709 finds belong to 113 authors and 446 samples do not contain the author.
Darwin Core Archive of Samples of small mammals in the collections of the Museum of Nature at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Records of Galliformes and Gruiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 645 nests of the 6 species of Galliformes: Partridge Perdix perdix, Pheasant Phasianus colchicus, Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus, Quail Coturnix coturnix, Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix, Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia, and 8 species of Gruiformes: Coot Fulica atra, Moorhen Gallinula chloropus, Spotted Crake Porzana porzana, Little Crake Porzana parva, Corncrake Crex crex, Crane Grus grus, Water Rail Rallus aquaticus, Great Bustard Otis tarda in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Volyn, Lviv, Sumy, Ternopil, Rivne, Chernihiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv administrative regions. 63% of the records are located in Volyn and Lviv regions (410 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Galliformes and Gruiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Tryokhizbenskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
List of species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi that are found in the territory of the Tryokhizbenskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Tryokhizbenskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Fungi and fungus-like organisms of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset comprises records on fungi and fungi-like protists from Krasnokutsk hromada (commune) territory. That administrative area is situated northwest of the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, and represents typical landscapes at the interface between temperate European forests and semi-arid Pontic Steppes. Most of the area is covered by croplands, but wetlands, meadows, and forests extend along Merla and Merchik rivers. The dominant tree species in deciduous forests are Quercus robur, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata, Fraxinus excelsior, and Ulmus spp., whereas coniferous forests are primary Pinus sylvestris plantations. The most remarkable habitats there are acidophilous fens in depressions in pine forests. Historically, they were lakes at the river terrace. However, most are currently fens, reeds, marshes, or shallow lakes on southern banks outlined with Betula pubescens, Populus tremula, Alnus glutinosa, and sometimes with Sphagnum mosses. A few depressions near Krasnokutsk still resemble true peat bogs, with developed Sphagnum floating mat, open water surface, and suppressed pine and birch woods. Those habitats, exotic for a semi-arid zone, attracted biologists’ attention, and to protect them, the National Nature Park “Slobozhanskyi” was established in 2009. Since 2007, the primary outcomes of mycological research have been published in research papers, conference proceedings, and students’ theses. However, all of them were finally summarized in the Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Park – a yearly updated report on inventory and monitoring programs. Many specimens collected in the territory are deposited in the Mycological herbarium of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU(Myc)), digitized with PlutoF data management system and already available on GBIF. Although most mycological research gravitated to the territory of the National Park, occasional observations of fungi and fungi-like protists from unprotected parts of the Krasnokutsk hromada also exist, primarily accessible via citizen science platform iNaturalist. During 2012-2013, mycological research was a part of Park’s inventory and monitoring program, and its results were stored in the internal database. So the sources for the current dataset, in order of decreasing credibility, are research papers, Chronicles of Nature of the Park, conference proceedings, collection specimens from CWU(Myc), Slobozhanskyi NPP internal database, PhD and Master theses, citizen science observations.
Darwin Core Archive of Fungi and fungus-like organisms of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Findings of representatives of the herpetofauna of Brovary district in 2020-2021
Dataset consists of findings of representatives of herpetofauna (Reptilia) within the Brovary district during field studies conducted in 2020-2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of representatives of the herpetofauna of Brovary district in 2020-2021
Fish community structure in the Dnipro-Orilskiy Nature Reserve, Ukraine (1987–2015)
This dataset provides long-term observations on the community structure of young-of-the-year (YOY) fish in the Dnipro-Orilskiy Nature Reserve, Ukraine, from 1987 to 2015. It includes occurrence records with spatial and temporal attributes, species identification, and counts of juvenile fish collected by standardized seining in various aquatic habitats (lakes, channels, river stretches). The data offer valuable insights into recruitment success, biodiversity dynamics, and the ecological response of freshwater fish communities to eutrophication and climatic variability. This resource supports biodiversity monitoring, conservation planning, and ecological research in large floodplain river systems.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish community structure in the Dnipro-Orilskiy Nature Reserve, Ukraine (1987–2015)
Biodiversity records from Ukraine and neighbouring countries extracted from digitalized rare Ukrainian publications
The dataset comprises records on the distribution of living organism species across the territory of Ukraine and several neighboring countries. These data were originally published in the early XX century in some of the rarest local scientific journals issued by Ukrainian universities, research institutes, nature reserves, and scientific societies of that time. The early XX century marked a period of remarkable growth in scientific and conservation activity in Ukraine, during which numerous scientific periodicals were published simultaneously in different cities, extensive field studies were conducted, and large zoological, botanical, and herbarium collections were established. Unfortunately, most of these publications have now become bibliographic rarities. Some survive only in one or two copies, often held outside of central scientific libraries. One of the main reasons for their extreme rarity lies in the period of Soviet repressions of the 1930s, when, under directives of the party leadership, the majority of scientists, conservationists, and members of the Ukrainian intelligentsia were persecuted or executed. Publications of scientific societies, as well as any materials printed in the Ukrainian language, were systematically confiscated and destroyed. Consequently, the full extent of scientific output from that period remains largely unknown.
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity records from Ukraine and neighbouring countries extracted from digitalized rare Ukrainian publications
Vascular plants and cryptogams of the perspective nature protected objects of Kherson region (Ukraine)
The dataset include information about occurrences from Lowe Dnipro region (Southern Ukraine). Information include about 22 nature monuments, 1 geological monument of local importance, 1 landscape reserve of local importance, 1 ornithological monument, 3 park a monument of landscape gardening art. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). Total list of species include 419 different taxas names and 593 occurrences. The dataset exclude information about occurrences from kurgans (doi: 10.15468/x4drnu), old parks (doi:10.15468/f8znt6). To avoid of data duplication were deleted the same occurrences and nature objects.
Occurrence; Pespecrtive nature reserve objects; flora; rare species; cryptogams
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plants and cryptogams of the perspective nature protected objects of Kherson region (Ukraine)
Observations of wetland birds in the western regions of Ukraine
The dataset contains the results of year-round records or individual observations of 127 species of waterfowl in the territory of western Ukraine, namely Zakarpattia, Lviv, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Chernivtsi administrative regions. 35% (3701 records) of all observations are located in Volyn and Rivne regions, the territories of which are situated within the boundaries of the Polissia lowland and the Volyn highlands and which are characterized by a dense network of natural lakes, swamps and waterlogged floodplains of rivers. The rest of the observations were carried out in very diverse physical and geographical zones: Male Polissia, Podillia Highlands, Carpathian Mountains, the mountain system of the Ukrainian Carpathians, the Transcarpathian Lowlands and others. All of them are characterized by a dense river network and a large number of artificial water bodies, such as fish breeding ponds and reservoirs.
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of wetland birds in the western regions of Ukraine
Dataset of the model species from the spontaneous flora of the Forest-Steppe and the Steppe zones of Ukraine
This dataset contains previously unpublished data on 3000 occurrences of 690 species of vascular plants and represents the spontaneous flora of the Forest Steppe and Steppe zones of Ukraine. The list includes both rare and most common species of this part of Ukraine. As resources for occurrences were used the original data of the dataset authors and samples from herbarium collection. The observations were collected from the territories of Cherkasy, Dnipro, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The оccurences were made in such habitats as biotopes of dynamic sandy and saline substrates, meso- and xerophytic meadow biotopes (meadows, steppes); shrub biotopes; biotopes of phanerophytic type (woodlands). Some part of observations were recorded on the territory of protected areas, including those currently occupied by Russian Federation, such as the "Dzharylhatskyi" National Nature Park, the Oleshky Sands National Nature Park, and the Black Sea Biosphere Reserve. Images are provided for 238 occurrences based on herbarium specimens from the "Flora of Ukraine" collection of the National Herbarium of Ukraine, M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and for 6 obsevations from the Herbarium of "Dzharylhatskyi" National Nature Park.
Darwin Core Archive of Dataset of the model species from the spontaneous flora of the Forest-Steppe and the Steppe zones of Ukraine
Study of the flora and fauna of the territory of Rzhyshchiv CATC by means of visual observations
This dataset is a result of practical training course organized for studets of the 1st year of the Ecology and Zoology Department of Educational and Scientific Center "Institute of Biology and Medicine", Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv. The course took place in the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorial community (CATC) in the vicinity of "Hlyboki Balyky" eco-station. The main task of the course was the creation of the dataset by the students with the help of iNaturalist web site and mobile app (used for species identification). The dataset was created by the students (authors) according to Darwin Core standards. It is also an addition to the general monitoring studies of biodiversity of Rzhyshchiv CATC organized in 2020.
Darwin Core Archive of Study of the flora and fauna of the territory of Rzhyshchiv CATC by means of visual observations
The dataset "Barcoded Reticulariaceae of the World" serves as a repository of primary data regarding specimens that were used for a comprehensive review of the family Reticulariaceae, Myxomycetes. It encompasses a total of 523 occurrences, including 36 type specimens, from collections gathered from four continents across 24 countries. This dataset includes 43 distinct species and two subspecies of Myxomycetes, among them rare, endemic, and recently described species. These collections were used as research materials in a series of published studies that focused on critical revisions of various genera, namely Alwisia (Leontyev et al. 2014a, 2014b), Lycogala (Leontyev 2023a, 2023b, Leontyev & Schnittler 2023), Tubifera (Leontyev et al. 2015, Lloyd et al. 2019), Siphoptychium, and Thecotubifera (Leontyev et al. 2019). In addition to the mentioned genera, the dataset also contains data pertaining to the genus Reticularia and members of the Cribrariaceae family that share morphological similarities with Reticulariaceae, specifically Lindbladia and Licaethalium. Nearly all of the specimens, with the exception of several old collections, have been barcoded, primarily involving the 18S rDNA gene, but also the elongation factor 1a gene and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene. For those sequences that are stored in the NCBI GenBank, accession numbers are provided in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Barcoded Reticulariaceae of the World
Flora and fauna observations from gas extraction sites: winter study in Lviv region
As part of the company's environmental monitoring, a study was conducted to assess the impact of the activities of the gas industry management department «Lvivhazvydobuvannia» on the flora and fauna of selected sites in the Lviv region during winter. The dataset includes records of plant, fungi and animal species observed within the surveyed areas. The data were collected to evaluate biodiversity changes and provide recommendations for minimizing industrial impact on local ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora and fauna observations from gas extraction sites: winter study in Lviv region
Bats from Ukraine in the collection of the Museum and Institute of Zoology of PAS
The dataset contains the biodata on bat specimens from Ukraine, kept in the Museum and Institute of Zoology of PAS. The dataset covers 65 specimens of two families: Vespertilionidae and Rhinolophidae. The time period: 1910–1940. Origin of the specimens: different regions of Ukraine (mostly); also Georgia, Turkmenistan and Russia. Most of the specimens were collected (and labelled) by the Ukrainian zoologist Borys Popov (1913–1942). In addition to its scientific importance, the collection is of historical value.
Darwin Core Archive of Bats from Ukraine in the collection of the Museum and Institute of Zoology of PAS
Rove beetles in the fauna of Zakarpattia region of Ukraine according to doctoral thesis of Yuriy A. Bogdanov (1985)
The dataset contains a list of rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) collected in the Zakarpattia region. The rove beetles are represented in the fauna of the studied region by 290 species. The study as a whole is based on the results of work of Yu. A. Bogdanov (1975–1980) in the Zakarpattia region.
Darwin Core Archive of Rove beetles in the fauna of Zakarpattia region of Ukraine according to doctoral thesis of Yuriy A. Bogdanov (1985)
Distribution of Marmota bobak in Luhansk, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions (Ukraine) according to remote probing of the Earth
The database includes information on the colonies of steppe marmots (Marmota bobak) in habitats E1.2 and E1.13 within Luhansk region (Ukraine) according to the results of analysis of Google satellite images.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of Marmota bobak in Luhansk, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions (Ukraine) according to remote probing of the Earth
Some botanical researches of the Faculty of Biology of Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv (1930s-2000s)
The dataset consists of plants' registrations from Excel-organized herbarium collection of the Faculty of Biology of Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv (1930s-2000s). Using description provided within the original dataset, where it was possible to certail level of reliability, approximate coordinates were found.
Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv
Darwin Core Archive of Some botanical researches of the Faculty of Biology of Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv (1930s-2000s)
Records of Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes, Cuculiformes, Strigiformes, Bucerotiformes, Coraciiformes, Piciformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 550 nests of the 1 species of Caprimulgiformes: European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus; 1 species of Apodiformes: Common Swift Apus apus; 1 species of Cuculiformes: Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus; 10 species of Strigiformes: Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus, Little Owl Athene noctua, Eurasian Pygmy Owl Glaucidium passerinum, Eurasian Scops Owl Otus scops, Long-eared Owl Asio otus, Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus, Eurasian Eagle-Owl Bubo bubo, Tawny Owl Strix aluco, Ural Owl Strix uralensis, Great Grey Owl Strix nebulosa; 1 species of Bucerotiformes: Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops; 3 species of Coraciiformes: European Roller Coracias garrulus, Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis, European Bee-eater Merops apiaster; 10 species of Piciformes: Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus, Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocoptes medius, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dryobates minor, Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus, Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major, White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos, Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius; European Green Woodpecker Picus viridis; Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Lviv, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Sumy, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Rivne, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Zhytomyr, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Kirovohrad, Kherson administrative regions. 57% of the records are located in Lviv and Volyn regions (316 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes, Cuculiformes, Strigiformes, Bucerotiformes, Coraciiformes, Piciformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Historical information about the biodiversity of the "Askania-Nova" nature reserve (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The dataset includes information on the records of living organisms (animals and plants) on the territory of the biosphere reserve "Askania-Nova" which was founded in 1889 and obtained its legal status in 1919 in the Kherson region (Ukraine). The reserve and peculiarities of its fauna and flora are mentioned in scientific works of well-known Ukrainian and German biologists, published at different times. We aim to include the full range of published records in this dataset so it will therefore expand over time. In 2022, the reserve appeared under temporary occupation by Russian army, so the creation of the dataset aims to preserve the maximum amount of information about the reserve, which will be a reference point in the future to assess the changes caused by the Russian military invasion.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical information about the biodiversity of the "Askania-Nova" nature reserve (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Fish from some archeological sites of Ukraine (2022)
The dataset consists of records of fish species identified from different archaeological sites within Ukraine. The species were identified according to the remnants (bones and scales) that were found during the mining and studying of ancient settlements, graves, sawage areas etc. A total amount of 12 species identified with the research are mentioned.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish from some archeological sites of Ukraine (2022)
Fish from Dubovets archeological site (Ukraine). Part 1 (2022)
The dataset consists of 14 records of fish species identified from Dubovets archaeological site discovered in Rivne region of Ukraine. The species were identified according to the remnants (bones and scales) that were found during the mining and studying of ancient settlements, graves, sawage areas etc. A total amount of 9 species identified with the research are mentioned.
Darwin Core Archive of Fish from Dubovets archeological site (Ukraine). Part 1 (2022)
Finds of species of animals, fungi and plants from particular territories of Podesinnia
The dataset includes finds of about 390 species of plants, animals and fungi within the valleys of the Desna River and its tributaries.
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of species of animals, fungi and plants from particular territories of Podesinnia
Records of insects from Middle Dnieper valley highlighted in two literature resources authored by Kryshtal O. P.
The dataset consists of records of insects' species puplished in two literature resources authored by Kryshtal O. P., namely Kryshtal O. P. Materials to studying the entomofauna of the Middle Dnieper valley. Kyiv, 1949. 249p. [Кришталь О. П. Матеріали до вивчення ентомофауни долини Середнього Дніпра. Київ, 1949. 249 с.] and Kryshtal O. P. Entomofauna of soil and litter in the valley of the middle course of the Dnieper. Kyiv, 1956. 423p. [Кришталь О. П. Ентомофауна ґрунту та підстилки в долині середньоï течіï р. Дніпра. Киïв, 1956. 423 c.].
Darwin Core Archive of Records of insects from Middle Dnieper valley highlighted in two literature resources authored by Kryshtal O. P.
Records of regionally rare flora species in Ternopil region within the Medobory Nature Reserve
The dataset contains 930 occurrence records of 56 plant species included in the List of Rare and Endangered Plant Species of Ternopil Region, recorded within the territory of the Medobory Nature Reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of regionally rare flora species in Ternopil region within the Medobory Nature Reserve
Distribution of amphibians listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine according to literature data
The dataset includes information on the distribution of amphibians listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine in Ukraine according to the literature resources (Писанец Е.М., Литвинчук С.Н., Куртяк Ф.Ф., Радченко В.И. // Земноводные Красной книги Украины (Справочник-кадастр). - К.: Зоомузей ННПМ НАН Украины, 2005. 230 с.).
National Museum of Natural History of Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of amphibians listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine according to literature data
Data on macroinvertebrates recorded in Silene Nature Park (Latvia) in 2022
The dataset presents macroinvertebrate community data from 10 Latvian ponds within Silene Nature Park. The ponds were created as a habitat restoration measure on the Silene study sites of the EMYS-R project. Macrophyte data are also available for these ponds on https://www.gbif.org/dataset/18a8550a-3906-4cdd-b979-29b659147a84.
Darwin Core Archive of Data on macroinvertebrates recorded in Silene Nature Park (Latvia) in 2022
Records of amphibian and reptile species in the basin of the Desna River in the territory of Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions: Part I (1997-2023)
The dataset contains information on 1084 registrations on the territory of Ukraine of 19 species of animals belonging to 2 classes, 4 orders and 11 families. Most of the observations were carried out in the territories of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kyiv administrative regions of Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Records of amphibian and reptile species in the basin of the Desna River in the territory of Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions: Part I (1997-2023)
Ornithofauna of Irpin River valley basin according to the records made in 2019-2023
The dataset contains data on the records of avian species obtained during ornithological research during route-point observation methods in various areas of the valley of the Irpin river basin. The dataset contains data on the findings of 136 species of birds registered in the study area.
Darwin Core Archive of Ornithofauna of Irpin River valley basin according to the records made in 2019-2023
The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) occurrences in Ukraine collected by the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center (2022-2024)
This dataset focuses exclusively on bats that were found by UBRC team members and/or transported to the UBRC facilities in Kharkiv and subsequently examined by specialists using different parameters and measurements. It provides valuable insights into the bat populations of Ukraine, covering 12 species and a total of 20,780 individual bat records from 2022 to 2024. The dataset significantly contributes to the conservation and monitoring of bat populations in northeastern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) occurrences in Ukraine collected by the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center (2022-2024)
Representatives of the superfamilies Apoidea and Vespoidea in the entomological collections of the Zoological Museum at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
The dataset contains information on representatives of the superfamilies of Apoidea and Vespoidea held in the Zoological Museum collection at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.
Darwin Core Archive of Representatives of the superfamilies Apoidea and Vespoidea in the entomological collections of the Zoological Museum at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2018-2022
This dataset is based on data obtained during the synchronous mid-winter counts of waterbirds in the Azov–Black Sea region of Ukraine, as well as at specific sites along the Dnipro River (from Kyiv Region to Zaporizhzhia Region) and at certain wetlands near the city of Zhytomyr, conducted in the winter seasons of 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022 within the framework of the International Waterbird Census (IWC) and the Regional Ornithological Monitoring (ROM) programmes. It comprises 3,471 records of more than 1.4 million individuals, predominantly waterbirds, representing 75 species, 18 families, and 11 orders. The dataset is based on data published in issue 16 of the Bulletin ROM (Bulletin ROM. Issue 16. Results of International Waterbird Census (IWC) in Ukraine in 2018–2022 / Edited by Yu. O. Andryushchenko, V. A. Kostiushyn. – 2023. – 72 p.). The Azov–Black Sea region lies within the steppe zone of southern Ukraine. It plays an important role for bird migration and wintering, particularly for waterbirds, as the combination of natural habitats provides favourable conditions for resting and feeding. The region stretches for about 800 km. Within its boundaries there are 23 wetlands of international importance with a total area of 767,396.3 ha, of which 19 sites were covered, to a greater or lesser extent, during the mid-winter counts in 2018–2022.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous mid-winter waterbird census of the Azov-Black Sea region (Ukraine) in 2018-2022
Records of plants of the Red Data Book of Ukraine on the territory "Medobory" Nature Reserve
The dataset includes 829 recordsof 33 species of plants listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, found on the territory of the "Medobory" Nature Reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of plants of the Red Data Book of Ukraine on the territory "Medobory" Nature Reserve
Red list of flora and fauna of Kharkiv region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the eighteenth session of the Kharkiv Regional Council of the twenty third convocation dated September 25, 2001.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Kharkiv region of Ukraine
An annotated list of the flora of the projected reserve «Staroshvedskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Cheklist of the flora of the projected reserve «Staroshvedskyi» includes 360 taxa names (359 species and 1 genus) and 775 ocurrences of vascular plants. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). A good representation and a range of natives (279 species, 77.7%), steppe (171 species, 44.8%) and non-synanthropic plants (123 species, 34.2%) indicate a hight level of preservation of the object. The projected reserve shows a high conservation value at the regional, national and international level and a range of habitats are covered by the Resolution № 4 to the Bern Convention (E1.2. Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes and F3.247 Ponto-Sarmatic deciduous thickets), and by the EU Habitats Directive. Taking the above into account, there is an urgent need to establish the botanical nature reserve of local importance “Staroshvedskyi”. The botanical nature reserve of local importance “Staroshvedskyi” is located in the area of the Zmiivka and Chervonyi Maiak councils, Beryslav District, Kherson Region, Ukraine The proposed name of the reserve is associated with the existence of a Swedish colony here since the end of the XVIII century.
Checklist; botanical nature reserve of local importance Staroshvedskyi; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the projected reserve «Staroshvedskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The Collection includes a total number of 1340 strains belonging to 265 species of Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. The IBK Collection is the largest official specialized culture collection of macromycetes in Ukraine. According to Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine № 1709 of 19 December 2001, the Mushroom Culture Collection of the M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany was registered as a scientific object of national heritage of Ukraine. The Culture Collection activities are focused on preservation of genofund of macrofungi in pure culture and fundamental research on biology and biotechnology of edible and medicinal mushrooms. Dikaryotic strains of macromycetes from different taxonomic and ecological groups of broad geographical origin are maintained in the Collection. The Collection is of great environmental importance for ex situ conservation of the fungal genetic resource. Introduction to culture and preservation of rare and endangered species of fungi in Ukraine are emphasized, particularly those species which are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. The mushroom cultures maintained by IBK has been included in the World Directory of Collections of Cultures of Microorganisms of the World Data Centre, where IBK is assigned number 1152.
Darwin Core Archive of IBK Mushroom Culture Collection
Earthworms of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of earthworm species found on the territory of Krasnokutsk community. Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada) is located in the north-west of Kharkiv region. The natural complexes of the territory are represented by oak forests on the right banks and pine forests on the left banks of the rivers, floodplains, steppe beams, marshy alder trees. A significant part of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune consists of agricultural landscapes. The floodplains of the Merla and Merchyk rivers (the Dnipro river basin) were subjected to land reclamation in the 1970s, which radically changed the hydrological regime and affected on species of flora and fauna. In the pine forests there is the largest complex of forest peat bogs and lakes in the Kharkiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Earthworms of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Lichens of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The database contains records of lichen species collected within the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park and its surrounding area. The Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park is situated in the northwestern part of the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. This park is a nationally significant natural reserve located within the territory of the Krasnokutsk territorial community. It was established in 2009 with the primary goal of conserving and restoring the unique natural systems of the Slobozhanshchyna region. The park's territory is part of the Emerald Network of Ukraine (UA0000075) and a component of the Galician-Slobozhanskyi Ecological Corridor of the Environmental Network of Ukraine. Data regarding lichen findings within the park have been published since 2006 in various scientific works, conference materials, and student theses. The majority of lichen samples collected within the park are stored in the herbarium of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU). Some of these samples have been digitized using the PlutoF data management system and are already available on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Darwin Core Archive of Lichens of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Typical and anthropogenic flora of protected areas of the North and Left Bank of Ukraine
The database contains data on the distribution of 2507 records of plant and fungi species, obtained as a result of the analysis of 151 vegetation plots of vascular plants growing on the territory of Pyriatyn National Nature Park, Mezynskyi National Nature Park and Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve. The records were made during preparing of geobotanical releves in the 2008-2021 period.
Darwin Core Archive of Typical and anthropogenic flora of protected areas of the North and Left Bank of Ukraine
The occurrences of the journal "Reports of the national steppe reservation "Chapli" (modern Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania Nova”)
The Collection of State Steppe Reserve Askaniia Nova is a scientific, peer-reviewed journal specialized in biology and ecology. Thematic scope: the journal publishes articles on nature conservation, conservation of natural diversity, biology, ecology, protection of rare species of plants and animals in nature and artificial conditions, steppe nature management, soil science, introduction, reintroduction. Issues: protected area, bioecology; genetics, plant physiology and applied botany; hydrobiology; zoology. Periodicity: 1 time a year. The dataset contains an records of all species occurrences that have been published in 20 centuries in southern Ukraine, issues of the Collection of State Steppe Reserve Askaniia Nova (1922-1928). The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names in articles. The materials in the Collection of State Steppe Reserve Askaniia Nova are especially important in light of the events of 2022, when a Russian full scale invasion. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The occurrences of the journal "Reports of the national steppe reservation "Chapli" (modern Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania Nova”)
Records of Ukrainian apoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae, Sphecidae)
The dataset comprises biodata on specimens of apoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae, Sphecidae) held in the fund collection of the Institute for Evolutionary Ecology NAS Ukraine, as well as in the private collections of V. Gorobchyshyn and Y. Protsenko. The samples were collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types, both natural and anthropogenic, across three administrative regions of Ukraine: Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Odesa, spanning the period from 1917 to 2021. All specimens are preserved as dry specimens on pins. Identification of insect samples was carried out by V. Gorobchyshyn and Y. Protsenko
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Ukrainian apoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae, Sphecidae)
Red list of flora and fauna of Cherkasy region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Cherkasy region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision the Cherkasy Regional Council "On approval of the list of plant species subject to special protection in the territory of the Cherkasy Region and its Regulations" dated September 10, 2021 #8-33/VIII.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Cherkasy region of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants during the study of steppe vegetation in the forest zone (Ukraine)
Steppe vegetation is very rare in the forest zone of Ukraine. Steppe communities occur mainly on steep natural slopes of southern exposure on river terraces or hills. Steppe vegetation is also well represented on cultural heritage sites. Given the extremely high level of anthropogenic transformation of the flora the role of small sites, including cultural heritage sites, in the conservation of flora diversity is growing. and cultural heritage sites (Moyisiyenko et al. 2024). Cultural heritage sites, such as ancient defensive earhtworks, could also be preserved as places for biodiversity conservation (Kuchera, 1987). Recently, studies in various countries have recognized the natural value of ancient defensive earhtworks and other cultural heritage sites (Kuchera, 1987). The research expedition is a survey in 2024 aimed at collecting high-quality data on the biodiversity of cultural heritage sites – kurhans, ancient earhtworks, ancient settlements . This dataset 399 contains occurrences of 150 vascular plants species recorded in 18 releves. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants during the study of steppe vegetation in the forest zone (Ukraine)
Insects of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of insects species found on the territory of Krasnokutsk community. Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada) is located in the north-west of Kharkiv region. The natural complexes of the territory are represented by oak forests on the right banks and pine forests on the left banks of the rivers, floodplains, steppe beams, marshy alder trees. A significant part of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune consists of agricultural landscapes. The floodplains of the Merla and Merchyk rivers (the Dnipro river basin) were subjected to land reclamation in the 1970s, which radically changed the hydrological regime and affected on species of flora and fauna. In the pine forests there is the largest complex of forest peat bogs and lakes in the Kharkiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Insects of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2021
The dataset contains data from the results of synchronous records of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2021. The records were carried out within the framework of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is presented on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August records within the framework of this Program are held once every three years and are coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station. A total of 41 wetlands were surveyed in 2021, of which 20 are sites of international importance (Ramsar sites). Accounting at all wetlands was carried out according to a single standard methodology. The dataset contains 1750 records for 100 species of wetland birds.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2021
Distribution of a crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
The studied region is located at the south-eastern border of a crested tit range with several isolated localities were previously known from published sources. This work was intended to understand the details of the species distribution in the region. Between 2014 and 2019, 258 point counts were done in pine (Pinus sylvestris) forests on sand river terraces using a playback point count technique. The dataset includes both positive and negative registrations. New occupied areas had been found, expanding the range of this species further to the south-east.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of a crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
Ichthyofauna of the Desna River and its tributaries
The database has 6653 collection points and includes 22 species of fish from the Desna River, its floodplains and tributaries. Four species mentioned in the dataset are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Ichthyofauna of the Desna River and its tributaries
Lepidoptera fauna of the Hetman National Nature Park
The dataset contains data on insects, some Lepidoptera families (superfamily Pyraloidea mainly) registered on the territory the Hetman National Nature Park. The materials were partially included in eight volumes of the Annals of Nature of the reserve. The dataset contains data on the findings of about 200 species of butterflies.
Darwin Core Archive of Lepidoptera fauna of the Hetman National Nature Park
Checklist of vascular plants of the projected regional landscape park «Valley of kurgans» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The natural landmark "Valley of Kurgans" is situated within coastal solonchak plain formed near the Yagorlitsky Bay of the Black Sea. In this area a rare habitat in Ukraine, which in Europe is called «saltmarsch» is represented. It is an unique place in terms of valuable halophytic vegetation and also of the huge number of kurgans located in this area. For the conservation of such diversity the creation of regional landscape park is proposed. Тhе annotated list of the vascular plants «Valley of Kurgans» includes 333 species of vascular plants belonging to 194 genera and 45 families, 2 classis, 2 divisions. Among them, 16 species are included to the different Red List.
flora; vascular plants; the projected regional landscape park «Valley of kurgans»; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the projected regional landscape park «Valley of kurgans» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Collection of butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
This set contains data on the distribution of butterflies in western Ukraine and Poland. The assembly is the oldest known for the territory of western Ukraine. These data were obtained from the entomological collection of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The main part of the collection falls on the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, collected by entomologists: Nowicki M., Łomnicki J., Łomnicki M., Smulikowski Z., Stöckl A., Świątkiewicz M., Toll S., Jarosiewicz J., Dworżak L., Rizun V.B., Yanytskyi T.P. This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Kateryna Hushtan and Dr. Volodymyr Rizun from the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (SMNH NASU). This dataset is created in frames of the project «Digitization of natural history collections damaged as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine »
Darwin Core Archive of Collection of butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Helminths of Anser albifrons, Corvus monedula, Pica pica, Garrulus glandarius and Sturnus vulgaris in Ukraine
This dataset presents records of helminths parasitizing the greater white-fronted geese (Anser albifrons), which died due to poisoning by rodenticides on agricultural land in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi District in the Odesa Region, the South of Ukraine, in November–December 2022. The helminthological material obtained from 21 individuals of the geese. Also, the dataset consists of recorded helminths' species found in common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) and several Corvidae species (Eurasian jackdaw (Corvus monedula), common magpie (Pica pica) and Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius)). All helminth specimens were preserved in the collection of the I. I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, which represents a part of the National Scientific Heritage of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Helminths of Anser albifrons, Corvus monedula, Pica pica, Garrulus glandarius and Sturnus vulgaris in Ukraine
The data base includes reports of findings of mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish of the area of Polissya Nature Reserve (Selezivske, Kopyschanske and Perganske forestries), in the protected area of the Nature Reserve and in the neighborhood.
Darwin Core Archive of Animals of Polissya Nature Reserve
Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of tortrix moths specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine (SIZK). Tortricidae collection of SIZK covers the territory of sixteen regions of Ukraine (Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Luhansk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy, Volyn, Zakarpatska, Zaporizhzhia and Zhytomyr Oblasts) and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic. Some specimens were collected in countries the former Soviet Union, such as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russian Federation. The specimens presented in the collection were collected between 1916 and 2016. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Tortricidae.
Darwin Core Archive of Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Distribution of fish species in the Southern Bug river within Buzk's Gard National Nature Park (Mykolaiv region)
The database includes finds of freshwater fish species on the section of the Southern Bug river, which runs on the territory of Buzk's Gard National Nature Park. The studied territory is situated between Myhija hydro is intermediate between Myhiya hydroelectric station and Oleksandriia hydroelectric station.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of fish species in the Southern Bug river within Buzk's Gard National Nature Park (Mykolaiv region)
Some records of beetles from the collection of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
The dataset represents data from the labels of part of the identified and organized collection of insects of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
The State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of beetles from the collection of the State Museum of Nature of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Fauna and flora of Sumskyi district in Sumy region of Ukraine
The database contains a list of species of animals (as well as some plants and fungi) that were noted by the author in the Sumskyj district in Sumy region.
Darwin Core Archive of Fauna and flora of Sumskyi district in Sumy region of Ukraine
Bird counts in the Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in December 2019 — March 2020
The dataset contains information on the results of bird counts conducted at 32 stationary Vantage Points (VP), as well as counts at 9 Point Counts (PC) and birds surveys along 27 car routes from December 2019 to March 2020 (research methods are detailed in the "Sampling" and "methodStep" sections). Data collection took place along the valleys of the Molochna and Malyi Utliuk rivers, as well as on the shores of the Molochna and Utliuk estuaries. Surveys were conducted over 65 days: December 9–22 (14 days), January 12–27 (16 days), February 6–25 (20 days), and March 8–22 (15 days). The dataset includes 7,170 records resulting from quantitative bird counts, encompassing 128 species and 18 taxa identified at the genus level. Field studies were conducted under individual civil law contracts for the development of scientific and technical products titled "Monitoring of the ornithofauna in the area of the proposed Azov Wind Power Plant aimed at assessing potential threats to birds from its operation", commissioned by "ENBITI UKRAINE LTD" (Kyiv) (ТОВ «ЕНБІТІ Україна» (Київ)).
Darwin Core Archive of Bird counts in the Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in December 2019 — March 2020
Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens in the core of the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve F.E. Falz-Fein and depressions lands based on relevés in 1967-2019
The dataste contains data on 46839 records of 342 species, including 337 species of vascular plants, 2 species of bryophytes (Astomum crispum (Hedw.) Hampe and Bryum sp.) and 3 species of lichens (Cladonia fimbriata (L.) Fr., Cladonia rangiformis Hoffm. and Xanthoparmelia camtschadalis (Ach.) Hale). These findings relate to 1882 relevés sampled on the territory of the natural core (protected area) of the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve, as well as preserved virgin lands in the Reserve's region for the period 1967-2019. At the same time, 874 relevés were made by Shapoval V., 325 relevés by O. Hoffman, 681 relevés by Drohobych N. and Shestakova (Bachkovska), N. and 2 descriptions by N. Dotsenko.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens in the core of the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve F.E. Falz-Fein and depressions lands based on relevés in 1967-2019
Roadside vegetation of the Left Bank of Ukraine
The dataset consists of 2744 records of vascular plants growing on the roadside from the territory of the Left Bank of the Dnipro River in Ukraine. The records were made during preparing of geobotanical releves in the 2008-2021 period.
Darwin Core Archive of Roadside vegetation of the Left Bank of Ukraine
Winter colonies of Kuhl's bat (Pipistrellus kuhlii subsp. lepidus Blyth, 1845) in Ukraine, 2013-2020
Data about Pipistrellus kuhlii subsp. lepidus colonies in Ukraine, 2013-2020. 39 winter colonies of P. kuhlii (1302 individuals totally). 19 of them were groups from 2 to 641 individuals. Dataset also contains data about weight and forearm measurements for each bat. To obtain it, download the Source Darwin Core Archive.
Darwin Core Archive of Winter colonies of Kuhl's bat (Pipistrellus kuhlii subsp. lepidus Blyth, 1845) in Ukraine, 2013-2020
Threatened terricolous lichens with arid ecology from Ukraine
The dataset included 852 terricolous lichen observations from different editions of Red data book of Ukraine (Блюм, 1996, 2009а,б,в,г,д,е; Ходосовцев, 2009а,б,в) and new Red Data List of Ukraine (Перелік, 2021). Treathened lichens are single or complex taxa: Agrestia zerovii, Circinaria hispida, Circinaria affinis, Circinaria fruticulosa, Circinaria gyrosa, Cetraria aculeata (incl. Cetraria aculeata subsp. steppae), Fulgensia desertorum, Psora decipiens, Scythinium schraderi, Seirophora lacunose, Squamarina lentigera, Xanthoparmelia ryssolea complex (incl. Xanthoparmelia ryssolea and Xanthoparmelia pokornyi), Xanthoparmelia camtschadalis complex (incl. Xanthoparmelia camtschadales, Xanthoparmelia desertorum, Xanthoparmelia subdiffluens,). Mainly, locations of treatened are now temporary occupied by the russian aggressor. In addition, numerous old herbarium specimens of lichens with labels of non-exist settlements in the south of Ukraine dating up to 1932 are digitized. In most cases, specimens with these label year and name of Crimean Tatar settlements in plain Crimea were not included in the fundamental volumes of the "Lichen Flora of Ukraine" (Oхner, 1956, 1968, 1993). Probably because this year marks the beginning of the Holodomor in Ukraine and the genocide of the Ukrainian people by the communist regime. The oldest literature record is Squamarina lentigera (Leveille, 1842). The oldest herbarium specimens is Cetraria aculeata collected by J. Pachosky 23 October 1921 (KHEM). The Dataset contains the last observation of Cetraria aculeata by A. Khodosovtsev from the "Kamianska Sich" National Nature Park on February 22, 2022, 36 hours before the russian invasion to Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Threatened terricolous lichens with arid ecology from Ukraine
Records of Podicipedidae and some other species of waterfowl from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 1564 nests of the 5 species of Grebes Podicipediformes: Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus, Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena, Black-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis, Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auratus, Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Lviv, Ternopil, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Zakarpattia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi administrative regions. 86% of the records are located in Lviv, Volyn and Ternopil regions (1356 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Podicipedidae and some other species of waterfowl from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Results of bird surveys in the North-Western Black Sea region in 1991-2000
The dataset contains data on the registration of 164 bird species in the Northwestern Black Sea region. Counts were carried out in the Stensovsko-Zhebriyansky floodplains (Danube delta), Kartal and Kuhurlui lakes, the Sasyk reservoir, the Tuzla group of estuaries, on the Tiligul estuary and in the estuary zones of some small rivers in the region. The study area covers (completely or at least partially) 6 Ramsar wetlands: “Kuhurlui lake”, “Kartal lake”, “Sasyk lake”, “Kyliiske mouth”, “Shagany-Alibei-Burnas lakes system” and “Tylihulskyi liman”. All works on birds' counting were organized by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station and were carried out with the participation of its employees, however, in some cases, researchers from other organizations participated as well (the names of all survey participants are indicated in the list of authors of this dataset). In 1999, birds' counts were carried out within the framework of the project “Proposals for the restoration, management and protection of lakes Kartal, Kuhurlui, Izmailske, the islands of Tataru, Minor and Major Dalera, the inclusion of promising wetlands of the Odessa region in the project “Partners in Wetlands”. In 2000, counts in Stensovsko-Zhebriyansky floodplains were conducted within the framework of the project “Current state of biodiversity and economic use of the Stensovsko-Zhebriyansky floodplains” with the financial support of the WWF project in Ukraine “Partners in Wetlands”.
Darwin Core Archive of Results of bird surveys in the North-Western Black Sea region in 1991-2000
Records of vascular plants from Nechayeva Mohyla Kurgan, Nikopol District, Dnipropetrivsk Region (Ukraine)
This dataset contains 178 occurrences of 79 vascular plants species of Nechayeva Mohyla Kurgan flora. This is the highest Scythian mound in the steppe zone of Eurasia. Its current dimensions are approximately 15 meters in height, 110–120 meters in diameter, and 300–320 meters in circumference. The kurgan dates back to the 6th century BC and holds the status of a national archaeological monument. The kurgan is situated 4 km northeast of the village of Lebedynske, in the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, on a watershed plateau at the upper reaches of the Solona, Tomakivka, and Kamyshuvata Sura rivers. Historically, the kurgan was utilized by the Zaporizhian Cossacks as a guard post. In the 19th century, it was named after the landowners Nechayev and Hegelyn, who owned the surrounding territories. During the winter of 1943–1944, the kurgan served as a stronghold for German forces. At that time the top of the mound was removed, and the embankment was fortified with dugouts, firing positions, trenches, and communication passages. Archaeological finds in the vicinity of the kurgan include fragments of ancient Greek amphorae. In recent years, the kurgan has suffered damage due to illegal excavations conducted by unknown individuals in 2018 and 2024, presumably for the purpose of looting. At the base of the mound, a memorial to Soviet soldiers has been installed. Additionally, a metal staircase was constructed on the northern side, leading to the top, where a state triangulation marker has been placed.
Occurrence; biodiversity; steppe; kurgan
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from Nechayeva Mohyla Kurgan, Nikopol District, Dnipropetrivsk Region (Ukraine)
Red list of flora and fauna of Kyiv city, Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Kyiv City Council dated December 23, 2004 #879/2289 and the decision of the Kyiv City Council dated June 29, 2000 #219/940.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Kyiv city, Ukraine
Digitization of the primate collection of the Museum of Nature of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
The Museum of Nature of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (MNKNU) has the largest primate collection in Ukraine, comprising 217 specimens of 58 species, including Homo sapiens. The non-human species represented in the museum comprise 11% of the total number of primates, according to the Mammal Diversity Database v2.2 (further MDD, accessed August 2025), and are distributed across four of the eight biogeographic kingdoms, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The foundation of the MNKNU’s primate collection dates back to the first quarter of the XIXth century, thus, the record for the oldest stuffed animal in the collection - a golden lion tamarin Leontopithecus rosalia (L., 1766), - dates back to 1826. The collection is represented by several types of preservation groups and includes 103 stuffed animals, 87 dry, and 27 wet preparations. In 2009, the museum's Primates catalog was published on paper. Since then, changes to systematics, new additions to the collection, and the urgent need to safeguard information about the collection due to the high risk of destruction by the Russian army have made digitizing the MNKNU Primates collection relevant. It also provides an opportunity to make it available and remotely accessible to a wider range of dedicated specialists.
historical catalogues and inverntory books
Darwin Core Archive of Digitization of the primate collection of the Museum of Nature of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Records of Reptilia and Amphibia within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2020-2023
The dataset contains 25 records of 8 species (6 Reptilia and 2 Amphibia) collected by humans during field trips during 2020-2023 within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Reptilia and Amphibia within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2020-2023
Helminths of the rook (Corvus frugilegus) in Ukraine (1950–2024)
This dataset presents records of helminths parasitizing the rook (Corvus frugilegus) in Ukraine. The data based on both historical and modern material collected over a 74-year period (1950–2024). During this time, 280 rooks were obtained (either found dead or collected specially) across various regions of Ukraine. All helminth specimens were preserved in the collection of the I. I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, which represents a part of the National Scientific Heritage of Ukraine. The dataset includes 2,295 individual helminth specimens representing 30 species (13 nematodes, 9 trematodes, 5 cestodes, and 3 acanthocephalans). Among 280 examined birds, 218 individuals (77.9%) were found to be infected with at least one helminth species.
Darwin Core Archive of Helminths of the rook (Corvus frugilegus) in Ukraine (1950–2024)
Materials on the fauna of existing and promising protected areas of Sumy region (Ukraine)
The dataset includes 1271 registrations of 344 species of animals in Sumy region (Ukraine).
Darwin Core Archive of Materials on the fauna of existing and promising protected areas of Sumy region (Ukraine)
Checklist of vascular plants of the landscape reserve of national importance «Stanislavskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The area is 194 hectares. The status was assigned in accordance with the decision of the third session of the 23rd convocation of the Kherson Regional Council of 25.06.1998 No. 27. Тhe annotated list of the vascular plants recorded on territory of the landscape reserve «Stanislavskyi» wich included 179 species.
Checklist; Flora; vascular plants; the botanical reserve; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the landscape reserve of national importance «Stanislavskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Records of Ukrainian Spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae)
The dataset comprises biodata on specimens of spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) held in the private collection of A. Kumpanenko. These samples were collected during numerous expeditions and excursions across various habitat types, including both natural and anthropogenic environments, in the Poltava region of Ukraine. The collection spans the period from 2004 to 2022. All specimens are preserved as dry specimens on pins. Identification of insect samples was carried out by A. Kumpanenko.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Ukrainian Spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae)
Vascular plant records (2003–2013) from steppe regions of Ukraine currently occupied or heavily impacted by the Russian Invasion
The dataset contains distribution data from 3850 localities covering about 515 taxa (species and subspecies) of vascular plants and a few species of mosses, reptiles, and birds within the steppe regions of Ukraine currently occupied or heavily impacted by the Russian invasion (Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions, as well as the steppe areas of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea).
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plant records (2003–2013) from steppe regions of Ukraine currently occupied or heavily impacted by the Russian Invasion
Bank of birds' nests of Ukraine: common linnet Acanthis cannabina (1973-2015)
The dataset contains the results of the records of 552 nests of the common linnet (Acanthis cannabina) during the nesting period in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Zakarpattia, Lviv, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Rivne, Chernivtsi, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad , Zaporizhzhia, Sumy administrative regions. 72% of the records are located in Lviv, Volyn and Khmel'nyts'kyi regions (394 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Bank of birds' nests of Ukraine: common linnet Acanthis cannabina (1973-2015)
Finds of mammals, birds and rare plants in the projected Regional Landscape Park "Kniazhyj lis" (Ternopil region, Ukraine).
The database includes finds of mammals, birds and rare plants in the "Dacha Terebovlianska" and "Stinka" forestries (Ternopils'ka Oblast', Ukraine).
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of mammals, birds and rare plants in the projected Regional Landscape Park "Kniazhyj lis" (Ternopil region, Ukraine).
Materials on the avifauna of the hydrographic network of the Mykolaiv region in the spring-summer period
This dataset presents the results of observations of 162 bird species. Data collection was carried out by car and on pedestrian routes during expedition trips in spring-summer periods (namely April-July) of 2008-2021. The hydrographic network of the basins of the Southern Bug, Ingulets and Berezan and Tyligul estuaries, including numerous ponds, was surveyed. These areas are subject to significant anthropogenic influence, but remain important centers of biodiversity surrounded by agricultural landscapes.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials on the avifauna of the hydrographic network of the Mykolaiv region in the spring-summer period
Records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis on the DE-FR cross-bordering Neu-Woerr site (Lauterbourg and Neuburg-am-Rhein) by the Emys-R and SEE-Life Neu-Woerr projects
The dataset shows information on field records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis on the Neu-Woerr study site by academic and non-academic partners of the projects Emys-R and Long-Term Studies in Ecology and Evolution (SEE-Life) program of CNRS at Neu Woerr led by Drs Jean-Yves Georges. The data was collected during regular capture-marking-recapture protocols, using floating baited traps that were deployed on fixed geolocated points, for five to seven consecutive days per month from April to October, during which they were daily checked.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis on the DE-FR cross-bordering Neu-Woerr site (Lauterbourg and Neuburg-am-Rhein) by the Emys-R and SEE-Life Neu-Woerr projects
Flora of Seymskiy Regional Landscape Park
The database has 1589 registration points of plant species. The database contains both individual points for individual species and several species with the same coordinates - these are data from geobotanical descriptions.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of Seymskiy Regional Landscape Park
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2009
The dataset contains data from the results of simultaneous census of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2009. The census were carried out within the framework of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is presented on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August censuses within the framework of this Program are held once every three years and are coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station. A total of 38 wetlands were surveyed in 2009, of which 19 are sites of international importance (Ramsar sites). Censuses at all wetlands were carried out according to the standard methodology. The dataset contains 1280 records for 98 species of waterbirds.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2009
Occurrence of species of animals listed in the Red Book of Ukraine on the territory of the "Medobory" nature reserve and in the adjacent territories in 2021
The dataset includes 51 finds of 25 species of animals listed in the third edition of the Red Book of Ukraine found in the "Medobory" nature reserve in 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrence of species of animals listed in the Red Book of Ukraine on the territory of the "Medobory" nature reserve and in the adjacent territories in 2021
Records of vascular plants, mosses and lichens at the former arable fields different ages and virgine steppe in within Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve and in its buffer zone
European steppes are among the most threatened ecosystems due to the conversion to arable land mostly. Abandonment or land acquisitions to protect nature may give a chance for the passive recovery of steppes. We used an exceptional opportunity to study nearly 100 yrs of old-field succession chronosequence to assess the speed and overall effectiveness of such recovery. We performed the research in the largest European steppe protection site, the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve and its buffer zone, located in Southern Ukraine. To achieve a sufficient temporal scope, instead of long-term research, we apply an approach of substituting space for time, using old fields of different ages (Walker et al., 2010). The studied chronosequence was an exceptional opportunity as permanent abandonment is rarely observed in the studied region (usually after several to dozen of years the land is ploughed again). In this study, we wanted to assess the rate and overall effectiveness of passive recovery on old fields in the European grass steppe. To get a comprehensive picture of steppe recovery we explored not only plant species diversity patterns and basic soil parameters, but also functional trait responses, which provide insights into the mechanisms triggering community assembly and succession processes (Kahmen and Poschlod, 2004). This dataset contains 2413 occurrences of 172 species (135 vascular plants, 34 bryophytes, 3 lichens) recorded in 72 normal vegetation plots during the May 2017. The sampled locations represent one of types of grasslands - steppes focused on classes Festuco-Brometea. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024), “An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus” (Hodgetts et al. 2020) and “The fourth checklist of Ukrainian Lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi with analysis of current additions” (Kondratyuk et al. 2021), with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, mosses and lichens at the former arable fields different ages and virgine steppe in within Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve and in its buffer zone
Pond macrophyte data from the Neu-Woerr and Silene study sites of the EMYS-R project
The dataset comprises macrophyte (helophyte and hydrophyte) surveys of 35 ponds and 4 shallow extensions of a gravel pit. These were created as a habitat restoration measure on the Neu-Woerr and Silene study sites of the EMYS-R project.
Darwin Core Archive of Pond macrophyte data from the Neu-Woerr and Silene study sites of the EMYS-R project
Bryophyta of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The research focused on bryophytes, which are representatives of the divisions Anthocerotophyta, Marchantiophyta, and Bryophyta within the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park's territory. These data were collected during research in 2013. Literature data: at the time of the study, information regarding the bryoflora of the Krasnokutsk district (within the boundaries up to 2020) was limited to the materials of S.V. Gapon (1992, 2011). She documented 28 species collected in the vicinity of the villages of Kozyivka, Parhomivka, Kachalivka, and the city of Krasnokutsk, without precise topographic references. Out of these, 18 species were identified by us again. Specifically, there was a complete absence of data on sphagnum mosses. One of the most notable ecosystems in this region consists of acidophilous fens located in depressions within pine forests. Historically, these depressions were once occupied by lakes on the river terraces. However, today, the majority of them have transformed into fens, reeds, marshes, or shallow lakes situated on the southern banks. These areas are typically characterized by the presence of Betula pubescens, Populus tremula, Alnus glutinosa, and sometimes feature Sphagnum mosses. A few depressions near Krasnokutsk still retain the characteristics of true peat bogs. They exhibit well-developed Sphagnum floating mats, open water surfaces, and a suppressed growth of pine and birch woods. These unique habitats, particularly unusual for a semi-arid region, have garnered the attention of biologists. The primary results of this research have been compiled in the "Chronicles of Nature of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park," which is an annually updated report on inventory and monitoring programs.
Darwin Core Archive of Bryophyta of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Terrestrial molluscs of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of terrestrial molluscs species found on the territory of Krasnokutsk community. Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada) is located in the north-west of Kharkiv region. The natural complexes of the territory are represented by oak forests on the right banks and pine forests on the left banks of the rivers, floodplains, steppe beams, marshy alder trees. A significant part of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune consists of agricultural landscapes. The floodplains of the Merla and Merchyk rivers (the Dnipro river basin) were subjected to land reclamation in the 1970s, which radically changed the hydrological regime and affected on species of flora and fauna. In the pine forests there is the largest complex of forest peat bogs and lakes in the Kharkiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Terrestrial molluscs of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Flora of higher vascular plants of the town of Novgorod-Siverskyi
The dataset includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the city of Novgorod-Siverskyi (Chernihiv region) with a total of 1083 observations and 460 species reported.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the town of Novgorod-Siverskyi
Records of vascular plants of the projected Chornolisko-Bokovenkivskyi National Nature Park (Kirovohrad Region, Ukraine)
The dataset includes the results of field research conducted in 2022-2024 in the Kirovohrad Region to prepare a scientific justification and create the first national park in the region. The scientific substantiation of the need to create the Chornolisko-Bokovenkivskyi National Nature Park was developed by the NGO Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group in 2023 (Moysiyenko et al., 2023). The proposed national nature park includes two quite distant from each other units. Chornolisko-Bokovenkivsky includes the Chornolis and Chutiv forest areas, the valley of the upper Inhulets River, located on the territory of Oleksandrivska settlement territorial community, Dmytrivska, Subotsivka rural territorial communities and the regional landscape park ‘Bokovenki named M.L. Davydov’, located on the territory of Dolyna city territorial community and Huriv rural community of Kropyvnytsk District of Kirovohrad Region. These are two of the southernmost large watersheds of broadleaf forests with a total area of about 13 thousand hectares. The Veseli Bokovenky branch is located in the south of Kirovohrad Region, on the territory of the Dolynska urban territorial community and the Hurivska rural community of the Kropyvnytskyi district. The Bokovenki branch is being created on the basis of the regional landscape park “Bokovenky named M.L. Davydov”. The unit will protect the valleys of the Bokova and Bokovenka rivers, as well as numerous beams that flow into them. Here, the slopes contain large areas of steppes and granite outcrops, as well as a number of other habitats. The department will also include the Veseli Bokovenki dendrological park, founded in 1893. This dataset contains 687 occurrences of 385 species of vascular plants recorded. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; Biodiversity; central Ukraine; National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants of the projected Chornolisko-Bokovenkivskyi National Nature Park (Kirovohrad Region, Ukraine)
Some records of plant species in the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions
The database contains records of plant species findings collected during botanical surveys conducted in the Tryokhizbenskyi Steppe Division of the Luhansk Nature Reserve, the Khomutovskyi Steppe Division of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve, virgin steppe areas of the Azov Lowland, as well as during field expeditions aimed at conducting environmental impact assessments for the planned locations of the Antratsyt-1, Antratsyt-2, Lutuhyne-1, and Lutuhyne-2 wind power plants, designed by LLC “Krym-Irei-Proekt.”The database includes records of 386 plant species registered within the studied area.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of plant species in the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2006
The dataset contains data from the results of synchronous bird counts in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2006. The records were carried out within the framework of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is presented on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August records within the framework of this program are held once every three years and are coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station. A total of 32 wetlands of various sizes were examined, of which 14 are areas of international importance (Ramsar sites). Accounting at all wetlands was carried out according to a single standard methodology. An important condition was the registration before the start of the waterfowl hunting season. The information presented refers to 96 species of birds ecologically associated with wetlands and 76 species that were also recorded during the surveys, but do not belong to this ecological group.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2006
List of representatives of flora of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix I of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
The checklist consists of species of flora of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix I of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), 1979. In Ukraine this convention was signed on August 17th, 1998, ratified on January 5th, 1999 with subsequent entry into force on May 1st, 1999.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of flora of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix I of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
Checklist of amphibians of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park
List of amphibian species found in the territory of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park.
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of amphibians of the Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park
The genus Calosoma (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Volodymyr Rizun from the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (SMNH NASU). This dataset gathers all data from entomological collection of the SMNH NASU on the distribution of the genus Calosoma (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in the Ukraine and adjacent territories. This dataset is created in frames of project «Digitalization of natural collections that suffered damage as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of The genus Calosoma (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the collection of the State Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
German and French pond macroinvertebrate data from the Neu-Woerr study site of the EMYS-R project
Macroinvertebrate community data from 11 German ponds and 4 French ponds. The ponds were created as a habitat restoration measure on the Neu-Woerr Lauterbourg-Neuburg am Rhein study sites of the EMYS-R project. Macrophyte data are also available for these ponds on https://www.gbif.org/dataset/18a8550a-3906-4cdd-b979-29b659147a84.
Darwin Core Archive of German and French pond macroinvertebrate data from the Neu-Woerr study site of the EMYS-R project
Red list of flora and fauna of Chernivtsi region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the Decision of the 13th session of the Chernivtsi Regional Council of the 5th convocation dated 06/07/2007 "On the limits of harvesting medicinal raw materials of wild plant species for 2007 and approval of lists of regionally rare species of plants and animals" #145-13/07.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Chernivtsi region of Ukraine
Aphidiinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the Aphidiinae specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. The specimens were collected in Ukraine from 1972 till 2019. Aphidiinae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of most geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine. Species were identified using modern identification keys, and identification of some specimens were verified by the leading taxonomists of Aphidiinae.
Darwin Core Archive of Aphidiinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Fish species in recreational fishing catches in Каkhovka reservoir in 2020-2024
The dataset contains data on fish species in recreational fisheries catches, obtained during ichthyological studies in the middle and upper parts of the Kakhovka Reservoir (Zaporizhzhya Region). The dataset contains data on the findings of 16 fish species registered during the study of catches in the specified area, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass and the fishing effort spent on their catch (category and number of fishing gear, duration of fishing at the time of the study).
Darwin Core Archive of Fish species in recreational fishing catches in Каkhovka reservoir in 2020-2024
Materials about registration of birds (Aves) in Donetsk region (Ukraine) during 2020-2022
The dataset contains records of the registration of 113 species and 2 subspecies of birds from 32 families and 15 orders collected within Donetsk region (2 records were made in Kharkiv region). Ornithofauna studies were conducted mainly in the northern part of Donetsk region (surroundings of the cities of Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Sviatohirsk, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Chasiv Yar, etc.). The majority of the material was collected in the territories of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine - regional landscape parks "Kramatorskyi", "Slovyansky resort", "Kleban-Byk", national nature parks "Holy Mountains", "Meotyda", branches of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve "Stone graves" and "Cretaceous flora", sanctuaries of local significance, etc. A significant part of the data set consists of materials of registrations of diurnal predators.
Darwin Core Archive of Materials about registration of birds (Aves) in Donetsk region (Ukraine) during 2020-2022
Observations of animals in Ukraine during 2011–2016
The dataset contains information on registrations on the territory of Ukraine of 267 species of animals belonging to 3 phylums, 8 classes, 39 orders and 105 families. Most of the observations were carried out in the territories of Chernivtsi and Vinnytsia administrative regions of Ukraine, information collected in other regions (mainly in the western, as well as in some central and southern regions of Ukraine) is also provided.
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of animals in Ukraine during 2011–2016
The data were collected as part of ichthyological researches of Сartal, Kagul, Kuhurlui, Yalpuh lakes.
Darwin Core Archive of Fishes of the Danube lakes
List of animal species included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine
A core part of the national legislation of Ukraine for the protection of rare and threatened species of animals, plants, and fungi is the Red Data Book of Ukraine (RDB). RDB is governed by the corresponding Law and issued once a decade as a scientific edition (Vol. 1 — Animals, Vol. 2 — Plants, Fungi, and Algae). Species listed in the RDB of Ukraine and in the international conservation agreements valid in the territory of Ukraine, such as IUCN Red List or Appendices of Bern Convention, might partly overlap. Although the RDB of Ukraine, as an edition, was issued for the last time back in 2009 y., in 2021, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine issued two Orders establishing lists of animal, plant, fungal, and algae species that must be included into the next edition of the RDB of Ukraine. Since then, mentioned species have acquired legal conservation statuses throughout all the territory of Ukraine and are considered protected according to the Law of the Red Bada Book of Ukraine. Here we present the list of animal species approved to be included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine by Order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine № 29 as of 19 January 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of List of animal species included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2018
The dataset contains data on the results of synchronous records of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2018. The records were carried out within the framework of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is presented on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August records within the framework of this Program are held once every three years and are coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station. A total of 30 wetlands were surveyed in 2018, of which 12 are sites of international importance (Ramsar sites). Accounting at all wetlands was carried out according to a single standard methodology (see Methodology). The dataset contains 1088 records for 92 species of wetland birds and 7 associated species. The vast majority of data was collected from August 3 to 16, 2018, with the exception of the Kinburn Peninsula, where records were taken on August 24-26.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2018
An annotated list of rare flora of the Lower Dnipro sands (Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, Ukraine)
Within this dataset data on rare species of vascular plants of the Lower Dnieper sands (Kherson and Mykolaiv regions) are given, which include 92 species (10.4 % of the total number of species of the studied territory), belonging to 4 classes, 24 families and 77 genera. Among them in the European and World Red List - 1 species (Agropyron dasyanthum), in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 7 species (all representatives of the Orchidaceae family), in the list of the Bern Convention on the Protection of Wild Flora and fauna and natural habitats in Europe - 6 species (Ostericum palustre, Lindernia procumbens, Zostera marina - only in Bern), in the Red Book of Ukraine - 28 species (Alyssum tortuosum subsp. savranicum, Betula pubescens var. pubescens, Goniolimon graminifolium), there are 29 species in the Red List of Kherson region, 6 species in the Red List of Mykolaiv region. The list of species includes plants that are proposed for inclusion in the Red List of the Kherson region - 26 species and the Red List of the Mykolaiv region - 14 species (only for - Centaurea odessana, Moehringia trinervia). The spread of these species across the arenas of the Lower Dnipro sands was also noted. It has been established that the highest sociological status is the Kinburn Spit, where most of the species are represented endemically (Crambe maritima, Eryngium maritimum, Astrodaucus littoralis, etc.). The second place in terms of the number of rare species is occupied by the Ivanivka arena, characteristic only of this arena - Allium regelianum, Muscari neglectum, Tulipa gesneriana. The next place in terms of the number of sozophytes is occupied by the Chalbaska arena - 6 species are unique to this area (Ostericum palustre, Dactylorhiza majalis, Eremogone rigida, etc.). Oleshkivska Arena is in fourth place. The fifth place is occupied by the Zburyivska arena, characteristic only for it are - Athyrium felix-femina, Dryopteris filis-mas. The penultimate place is occupied by the Kozacho-Lagerska arena, Nymphaea alba, N. candida and Schoenoplectus mucronatus are characteristic only for this area. The last one is the Kakhovka Arena.
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of rare flora of the Lower Dnipro sands (Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, Ukraine)
Animals of Ukrainian Slobozhanshchina and Polissia
The dataset includes registrations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects in Sumy, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv and Kyiv regions.
Darwin Core Archive of Animals of Ukrainian Slobozhanshchina and Polissia
Some records of insects (order Lepidoptera, Lepidoptera) in Kharkiv region for the period from 1964 to 2024
The materials included in the provided dataset are data only from the personal observations and collections of the author (Serhiy Vlaschenko), which were conducted from 1964 to 2024 and will continue in the future. During these years, permanent stationary points were selected, where collections and observations were conducted regularly.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of insects (order Lepidoptera, Lepidoptera) in Kharkiv region for the period from 1964 to 2024
Records of vascular plants from the ramparts of the Bilsk settlement (Poltava Region, Ukraine)
In 2025, we conducted a study of the biodiversity of the flora of the earthen ramparts of the Bilsk settlement in the Poltava Region. The Bilsk settlement of the Scythian era was the political, economic, cultural, and religious center of the early Iron Age tribes living in the Vorskla River basin. It covers an area of over 5,000 hectares, and the length of the ramparts is almost 38 km, unrivaled among archaeological sites of this period in terms of scale and preservation (Shramko, 2016). The aim of this study was to conduct an inventory of the autumn flora of the earth ramparts of the Bilsk settlement. In total, we recorded seven floristic lists using the Vegapp application (Schmidtlein & Chitin Software 2024), which formed the basis of this dataset during the trip in 2025. This dataset contains 641 occurrences of 251 vascular plant species in 7 localities during the expedition. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: «Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0» - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; biodiversity; steppe; cultural herritage sites
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the ramparts of the Bilsk settlement (Poltava Region, Ukraine)
Records of herpetofauna made in 2023 by Marushchak O. Yu. and Nekrasova O. D.
The dataset shows information on records of various representatives of native and invasive herpetofauna species registered on the territory of Ukraine by two scientists - O. Yu. Marushchak and O. D. Nekrasova during field research. Occasional records, when identified to the level of species were also included. Some records, made by third parties, but provided with date, photo and coordinates of location were also added to the table, since they make their contribution to collecting of data on herpetoculture distribution during the war, when the opportunities of field reearch are limited. The dataset represents records from Zakarpattia, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Khmel'nytsky and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. The dataset shows records of both rare species, such as those listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine or in other lists of species strictly protected within European Union (e.g. Emys orbicularis - European pond turtle) and common species which can be found easier and in bigger quantities and wider set of habitats.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of herpetofauna made in 2023 by Marushchak O. Yu. and Nekrasova O. D.
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2012
The dataset contains data on the results of synchronous bird counts in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in August 2012. The records were carried out within the framework of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is presented on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August records within the framework of this Program are held once every three years and are coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station. A total of 23 wetlands were surveyed in 2012, of which 14 are sites of international importance (Ramsar Sites). Accounting at all wetlands was carried out according to a single standard methodology. An important condition was the registration before the start of the waterfowl hunting season. Data on 101 species of wetland birds is presented. The vast majority of data was collected from August 4 to August 20, 2012, only the Simferopol Reservoir was surveyed a little earlier - on July 27, 2012.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2012
Red list of flora and fauna of Luhansk region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the twenty-third session of the Luhansk Regional Council of the sixth convocation dated March 4, 2014 #23/17 "On approval of the List of plant species not included in the Red Book of Ukraine subject to special protection in the territory of Luhansk Region, in the new version".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Luhansk region of Ukraine
The comprehensive checklist and extended occurrence and reference datasets of myxomycetes of Ukraine
The datasets presented here aim to summarize over 150 years of myxomycetes research in Ukraine. The majority of the data has been extracted from published literature sources spanning the years 1842 to 2023, with a minor supplement from unpublished herbarium specimens. The datasets include 5036 georeferenced occurrences, 339 taxa and 91 literature sources. Seventy one of used literature sources are published in open access.
Inventorythematic derivedFromOccurrence taxonomicAuthority nomenclatorAuthority
Darwin Core Archive of The comprehensive checklist and extended occurrence and reference datasets of myxomycetes of Ukraine
Plants of the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
The dataset contains data on the distribution of 570 plant species, obtained as a result of the analysis of 235 vegetation plots.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of the southern part of the Synyukha river basin
Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a spring-2025 study in the Lviv region
As part of the environmental monitoring conducted by the company, a study was carried out to assess the impact of the gas production department "Lvivhazvydobuvannia" 's activities on the flora and fauna of selected sites in the Lviv region during the spring period of 2025. The resulting dataset includes records of identified species of flora, fauna, and fungi within the surveyed areas. These data were used to analyze biodiversity patterns and to develop recommendations aimed at mitigating anthropogenic pressure on the region’s natural ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a spring-2025 study in the Lviv region
The first database of Castor fiber L. settlements in Ukraine (1890-1960), created by Mykola Charlemagne
The outstanding zoologist and conservationist of the 20th century Mykola Vasyliovych Charlemagne (1887-1979) was the first to pay attention to beavers' protection in Ukraine. He advocated the ban on hunting beavers, the collecting of cadastre of their settlements, and the creation of nature conservation areas of local importance. He published the first articles indicating the locations of beaver detections in 1913 based on the information of other researchers and hunters in 1918. beavers have been seen in the last 15 years. At the state level, the registration of beavers' habitats was brought to the state level already at the beginning of Ukraine's independence, as part of the work of the Government. Starting from 1918, questionnaires for registering beaver finds were sent to all forest farms and published in magazines for hunters and fishermen. M. V. Charlemagne sent out questionnaires about the spread of C. fiber until the 1930s. The central work of M. Charlemagne on the protection of beavers was the article "On the modern distribution of the beaver (Castor fiber L.) in Ukraine and on its protection measures", published in 1927. The article contains descriptions of about 50 settlements on the territory of Ukraine. M. Charlemagne considered the existing methods of beavers' protection ineffective and proposed to "immediately establish beaver sanctuaries in all places where beavers are still found, regardless of their number, with a ban on hunting for 10 years. The sanctuaries should be exempted from any economic use". Referring to the existing beaver reserves in the USSR and Belarus, he suggested creating a "large beaver reserve" in Ukraine, with an area of 15,000 hectares in the Zhytomyr region. In addition to the mentioned one M.V. Charlemagne supported the idea of creating other protected areas. Only 55 years later, by Decision No. 28 of the Zhytomyr Regional Executive Committee dated January 21, 1982, the "Black Moss", "Shchabel", "Volosne", "Sukachove" and "Barvenkovo" nature reserves with a total area of 627.9 hectares were established in the Ushomyr Forestry.
Darwin Core Archive of The first database of Castor fiber L. settlements in Ukraine (1890-1960), created by Mykola Charlemagne
The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2015
Dataset contains data on the results of synchronous counts of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region in 2015. The counts were carried out as part of the Regional Ornithological Monitoring Program (ROM), information about which is available on the website https://www.izan.kiev.ua/rom/. August counts within the framework of the program is carried out once for three years and is coordinated by the Azov-Black Sea ornithological station. In total in 2015, 36 wetland sites were covered, of which 14 were sites of international importance (Ramsar sites). The counts on all wetlands were carried out according to a single standard method (see Methodology). An important condition was the registration before the start of the waterfowl hunting season. The dataset contains 1219 records for 101 species of waterfowl. The vast majority of data was collected from August 3 to 14, 2015. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the terms of traditional waterfowl counts in a marine part of the Kilia Danube Delta were shifted to September 1, 2015.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of synchronous surveys of birds in the wetlands of the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine in August 2015
Records of protected plant and fungi species in Ukraine
The dataset consists of records of protected plant and fungi species puplished in "Finds of plants and fungi listed in Red book of Ukraine and the Bern Convention (Resolution 6)./ ed. A. A. Kuzemko. (Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine», Is. 19.). – Kyiv-Chernivtsi: Druk-Art, 2019. – 496 p."
Darwin Core Archive of Records of protected plant and fungi species in Ukraine
List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS)
The checklist consists of species of Chiroptera from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS). This agreement was ratificated by Ukraine in on September 9th 1992. Therefore, according to the documents accompanying the Agreement, these species should be under relevant protection on the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS)
List of invasive flora and fauna species from the territory of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are considered invasive on the territory of Ukraine. The checklist is regularly updated and new species can be added to it in future. A part of the list was implemented by the Order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine dated April 3, 2023 №184 "On Approval of the List of Invasive Tree Species with a Significant Ability to Uncontrolled Spread, Prohibited for Use in Forest Reproduction"
Darwin Core Archive of List of invasive flora and fauna species from the territory of Ukraine
The dataset includes information collected from scientific publications about the biodiversity of the Zmiinyi Island in the Black Sea. It is the only island on the northwestern shelf of the Black Sea. Zmiinyi Island is the extreme southwestern part of the territory of Ukraine. The isolation of the island and the long-term inviolability of its habitats have created favorable conditions for the formation of unique complexes of flora and fauna, the characteristic features of which are related to the specificity of the conditions of existence in a limited space. The island is an important place for the migration of birds across the Black Sea, therefore, in the data set, special attention is paid to birds, including those discovered for the first time for the territory of Ukraine and listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Most of the research was conducted and published by scientists of the Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University in 2003-2007. Some of the research was carried out by other scientists in a later period. In 2022, the border military unit stationed on the island became one of the most active sites of military operations during the Russian-Ukrainian war. The island has become a strategic point, on the control and the deployment of air defense systems on which, all control over the northwestern part of the Black Sea depends. The island was repeatedly subjected to rocket attacks by ship-based, land-based and air-based missiles. The fate of most of the species known for the territory of the island is currently unknown. The data set is in some ways a reference point for further monitoring of the effects of war on biodiversity.
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity of Zmiinyi Island
Some notes to the flora of the northern part of Luhansk region
The dataset includes finds of 613 species of plants from the Luhansk administrative region of Ukraine. Of these, 607 vascular plants and 6 species of cryptogamous flora are mentioned as a result of created botanical descriptions of the surveyed territory.
Darwin Core Archive of Some notes to the flora of the northern part of Luhansk region
Findings of macrozoobenthos organisms in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in summer 2021
The database includes records of 37 sampling events from 10 water bodies from the Ukrainian part of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Sampling took place 24-31 July 2021. The database contains 198 records of 37 benthic invertebrate species belonging to phylums Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca. The database includes findings of both bottom-living and plant-living benthic invertebrates. The study was carried out with the support of the National Research Fund of Ukraine (project No. 2020.02/0264).
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of macrozoobenthos organisms in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in summer 2021
An annotated list of the flora of the progected reserve «Zelenivskyi step» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Cheklist of the flora of progected reserve “Zelenivskyi step” includes 264 taxa names. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Checklist; progected reserve Virovchyna ravine; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the progected reserve «Zelenivskyi step» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Flora of vascular plants of the Lower Sula National Nature Park
The dataset contains data on registration of more than 300 species of vascular plants in natural areas, including those found on the territory of the objects of the natural reserve fund of local importance, that are included in the Lower Sula National Nature Park (landscape zakaznik "Onyshkіrаvskyj", entomological zakaznik "Tarasenkivskyj", hydrological zakazniks "Orzhitsky", "Chutіvsky").
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of vascular plants of the Lower Sula National Nature Park
Some observations of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in Kharkiv region and northwestern Donetsk region in 2024 (with additions based on data for the period from 2006 to 2023)
The dataset consists of more than 4500 georeferenced records of biodiversity (animals and plants) made during field research in 2024. Also separate records, not published previousely, from the period of 2006-2023 were added to the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Some observations of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in Kharkiv region and northwestern Donetsk region in 2024 (with additions based on data for the period from 2006 to 2023)
Records of beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Tenebrionidae) in the East of Ukraine
The dataset contains a list of beetles of the families Staphylinidae and Tenebrionidae collected and known from the territory of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine. It includes both the author's own collections made in 2001-2013, as well as collections of Severov I. H. (Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk), Kondratenko O. V. and Foroschuk V. P. (Luhansk) made in 1998-2003.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Tenebrionidae) in the East of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants Obolonska rural territorial community in 2024 (Poltava Region, Ukraine)
This dataset contains 808 occurrences of 321 vascular plant taxa recorded in 2024 in eight different natural areas on the territory of Obolonska Rural Municipality (Central Ukraine). The locations sampled represent diverse types of natural ecosystems, including four plots of salt grasslands, two wetland plots, one natural oak forest, and one artificial pine forest. In order to ensure the continued biological diversity of these areas, it is intended that new protected areas will be established. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “POWO (POWO, 2024). Expedition and field research organized by Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG).
Biodiversity; salt steppes; forests; wetlands; Central Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants Obolonska rural territorial community in 2024 (Poltava Region, Ukraine)
Particular records of helminths from common species of herpetofauna of Ukraine
The dataset consists of registrations of various species of helminths inhabiting bodies of representatives of common herpetofauna species of Ukraine. The dataset is a part of the project "Creating of genetic base of helminths from common species of amphibians and reptiles from the territory of Ukraine" № 29/02-2022(4) funded by National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine aimed on support of young scientists.
Darwin Core Archive of Particular records of helminths from common species of herpetofauna of Ukraine
The helminths of hooded crow (Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758) collected during 1947–2024 on the territory of Ukraine
This data set presents helminths of the Hooded crow Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758, collected by researchers of the Department of Parasitology of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. This material represents a collection obtained during 77 years (from 1948 to 2004) in different regions of Ukraine. Since the parasites of this bird species have not been purposefully studied on the territory of Ukraine, the material was collected sporadically in several expeditions aimed at studying helminths of birds from other systematic groups. The largest part of the material was collected during the 1970s-1990s, the maximum research activity on the helminth fauna of Ukrainian birds. At that time, it was easy to obtain permits to kill many birds for research purposes, even on protected territories. Thus, most hosts were collected during the expeditions of 1971–1972 and 1977 in the regions of Polissia (north-west part of Ukraine) on the middle Dnipro River.
Darwin Core Archive of The helminths of hooded crow (Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758) collected during 1947–2024 on the territory of Ukraine
Collection of Cyclostomata and Fish from Nizhyn Gogol State University
The database includes finds of 81 species of Cyclostomata and fish at 772 locations in four countries: Ukraine, Latvia, Poland and Russia. The vast majority of materials are collected in Ukraine by students and teachers during field practices in Zoology of Vertebrates, as well as in the implementation of research projects (diploma, course and master's theses). Some of the materials were purposefully collected and transferred by former students at the request of teachers in order to form and expand the species diversity of fish presented in the collection.
Darwin Core Archive of Collection of Cyclostomata and Fish from Nizhyn Gogol State University
Records of Carnivora within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2012-2023
The dataset contains 359 records of 9 species of Carnivora order: red fox (Vulpes vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758) - 102 occurrences), grey wolf (Canis lupus (Linnaeus, 1758) – 93), common raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides (Gray, 1834) - 67), European badger (Meles meles (Linnaeus, 1758) – 33), Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx (Linnaeus, 1758) – 29), Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra (Linnaeus, 1758) – 15), European pine marten (Martes martes (Linnaeus, 1758) – 8), brown bear (Ursus arctos (Linnaeus, 1758) – 8), least weasel (Mustela nivalis (Linnaeus, 1766) – 4), collected by humans and camera traps during 2012-2014; 2016, 2018-2023 within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Carnivora within the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, during 2012-2023
Records of birds within the 30 km zone of Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP)
The database includes records of bird species collected by Andryushchenko Yu.A. and Kostiushyn V. A. in July-November 2024 during field studies in Khmelnitska and Rivnenska oblast of Ukraine in 30-km zone around Khmelnitska nuclear power plant.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds within the 30 km zone of Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP)
Fishes of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of fish species found on the territory of Krasnokutsk community. Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada) is located in the north-west of Kharkiv region. The natural complexes of the territory are represented by oak forests on the right banks and pine forests on the left banks of the rivers, floodplains, steppe beams, marshy alder trees. A significant part of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune consists of agricultural landscapes. The floodplains of the Merla and Merchyk rivers (the Dnipro river basin) were subjected to land reclamation in the 1970s, which radically changed the hydrological regime and affected on species of flora and fauna. In the pine forests there is the largest complex of forest peat bogs and lakes in the Kharkiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Fishes of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Records of vascular plants from the Traian's earthwork in 2023 (Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Ditstrict, Odesa Region, Ukraine)
In 2023, we conducted a study of the biodiversity of the flora of Traian's (Troian’s) earthworks in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi ditstrict, Odesa region. Traian's Wall is the name used for several linear earthen fortifications found across Eastern Europe, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine ((Sapozhnikov 2011, Zharkikh 2024). The aim of this study was to highlight the importance of flora inventory as a necessary condition for monitoring and preserving phytodiversity. In total, we compiled 4 floristic lists using the Vegapp app, which formed the basis of this dataset during trip in 2024. This dataset contains 282 occurrences of 164 vascular plant species recorded in 4 floristic lists during the project. The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; biodiversity; trian's erathworks; cultural herritage sites
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the Traian's earthwork in 2023 (Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Ditstrict, Odesa Region, Ukraine)
Mammals in Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) pellets from Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
The dataset contains data of mammals found in Tawny owl pellets collected during up to 13-year studies (2005-2017) in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in three territories. Data from broadleaved forests in National Nature Park Homilsha Forests and Kharkiv Forest Park were collected in systematic way when all found pellets were removed from each site two or three times a year. Data from broadleaved and pine forests in National Nature Park Slobozhanskyi were sampled one time from each site. Presented data allow to make analysis of seasonal, year-to-year and habitat variability in Tawny owl diet and local mammal species composition.
Samplingevent; Owl pellets; diet; mammals; rodents; Gliridae; Muridae; Cricetidae; Leporidae; Mustelidae; Vespertilionidae; Erinaceidae; Talpidae; Soricidae; Tawny owl; Strix aluco
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals in Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) pellets from Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
The dataset contains occurrences of Spalax zemni, gathered in the field expeditions during 2016-2020 in Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrences of Spalax zemni
Red list of flora and fauna of Rivne region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the twenty-third session of the Rivne Regional Council of the seventh convocation dated December 7, 2018 No. 1229 "On the approval of the List of regionally rare and endangered species of plants in the territory of the Rivne Region and the Regulations to it".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Rivne region of Ukraine
Finds of rare insects and plants in the Black Forest, Kirovohrads'ka Oblast', Ukraine
The database includes finds of insectss and rare plants in the Bohdanivske, Dmytrivske, Znamyan’ske and Chutyanske forestries (Kirovohrad region, Ukraine).
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of rare insects and plants in the Black Forest, Kirovohrads'ka Oblast', Ukraine
Records of rare species of reptiles in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
The dataset contains data on the records of 5 species of reptiles listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine on the territory of the branches of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and on the territories adjacent to the reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of rare species of reptiles in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
Circus pygargus, Kyiv administrative oblast of Ukraine
The database includes records of Circus pygargus (Linnaeus, 1758) made in breeding season in Kyiv administrative oblast of Ukraine during 1993-2012. All records were collected by Kostiushyn V.A. and Domashevskiy S.V. during field studies.
Darwin Core Archive of Circus pygargus, Kyiv administrative oblast of Ukraine
Database of animal species of the laboratory of ecosystem theory
Location of animal species on the territory of Zhytomyr Polissya are highlighted within the published dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Database of animal species of the laboratory of ecosystem theory
List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic Area (ACCOBAMS)
The checklist consists of species of Cetaceans (namely 1 Phocoenidae species and 2 Delphinidae species) from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic Area (ACCOBAMS). This agreement was ratificated by Ukraine on July 9th 2003 with its subsequent entry into force on January 1st 2004. Therefore, according to the documents accompanying the Agreement, these species should be under relevant protection on the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic Area (ACCOBAMS)
Birds of the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
The dataset consists of records of ornithofauna representatives spotted on the territory of the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve in the period from 2020 to 2022. The dataset was created by the staff of the reserve in order to save information about local biodiversity in terms outer aggression agains Ukraine and mass losses of valuable data due to occupation. A total of 68 species of birds are mentioned within the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Birds of the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Herpetofauna and other animals registered within Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC) (Kyiv region) in 2021
The dataset consists of points of registrations of mainly reptiles and amphibians (along with several mammalias, avian and insects' species) found within the territory of Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC) (Kyiv region) during field research conducted in 2021. Several findings were collected from iNaturalist web site.
Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC)
Darwin Core Archive of Herpetofauna and other animals registered within Rzhyshchiv city amalgamated territorieal community (CATC) (Kyiv region) in 2021
Spatial differentiation in Holocene and current distribution of Marsilea quadrifolia L. on the territory of Ukraine
The dataset consists exclusively of records of four leaf clover (Marsilea quadrifolia L.) on the territory of Ukraine found in literature resources.
Darwin Core Archive of Spatial differentiation in Holocene and current distribution of Marsilea quadrifolia L. on the territory of Ukraine
Records of amphibians and reptiles from Zakarpattia region of Ukraine made during 2025 field season
The dataset contains information on 521 registrations on the territory of Zakarpattia administrative region of Ukraine of 6 species amphibians and 5 species of reptiles during field studies.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of amphibians and reptiles from Zakarpattia region of Ukraine made during 2025 field season
Modern distribution of the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) in Ukraine
The dataset contains results of the detailed survey of the European ground squirrel in Ukraine in 2022.
Darwin Core Archive of Modern distribution of the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) in Ukraine
Ichthyofauna of Irpin River valley basin according to the records made in 2011-2024
The dataset contains records of fish species obtained during ichthyological and hydroecological research in different areas of the Irpin River basin. The dataset contains records of 40 fish species registered in the Irpin River basin.
Darwin Core Archive of Ichthyofauna of Irpin River valley basin according to the records made in 2011-2024
Records of Columbiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society (Columba, Streptopelia)
The dataset contains the results of the records of 1188 nests of the 5 species of Columbiformes: Rock Dove Columba livia, Stock Dove Columba oenas, Common Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto, European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Lviv, Rivne, Volyn, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Zhytomyr administrative regions. 70% of the records are located in Lviv regions (1188 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Columbiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society (Columba, Streptopelia)
Records of Anatidae nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 561 nests of the 12 species of Anatidae: Mute Swan Cygnus olor, Greylag Goose Anser anser, Shoveler Anas clypeata, Wigeon Anas penelope, Mallard Anas platyrhynchos, Garganey Anas querquedula, Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina, Pochard Aythya ferina, Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca, Goosander Mergus merganser, Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Volyn, Lviv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Zakarpattia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr administrative regions. 72% of the records are located in Volyn and Lviv regions (408 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Anatidae nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Red list of flora and fauna of Kyiv region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kyiv region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the Kyiv Regional Council of the Sixth Convocation dated February 7, 2012 "On Approval of the List of Regionally Rare, Endangered Species of Plants and Fungi in Need of Protection in the Kyiv Region and Provisions on It".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Kyiv region of Ukraine
Soil and litter-dwelling Coleoptera of meadow-steppe, transformed, and forest habitats of the Kremenets Mountains National Nature Park
The dataset contains a list of soil- and litter-dwelling Coleoptera collected within the Kremenets Mountains National Nature Park along transects established in preserved meadow-steppe habitats, transformed (afforested) meadow-steppe ecosystems, and forest stands. The aim of the study is to investigate communities of soil- and litter-dwelling Coleoptera in order to assess their bioindication potential for detecting early changes in meadow-steppe habitats, preventing their transformation and loss, and supporting the development of evidence-based restoration measures for these ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Soil and litter-dwelling Coleoptera of meadow-steppe, transformed, and forest habitats of the Kremenets Mountains National Nature Park
Observations of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians species found on the territory of Krasnokutsk community. Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada) is located in the north-west of Kharkiv region. The natural complexes of the territory are represented by oak forests on the right banks and pine forests on the left banks of the rivers, floodplains, steppe beams, marshy alder trees. A significant part of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune consists of agricultural landscapes. The floodplains of the Merla and Merchyk rivers (the Dnipro river basin) were subjected to land reclamation in the 1970s, which radically changed the hydrological regime and affected on species of flora and fauna. In the pine forests there is the largest complex of forest peat bogs and lakes in the Kharkiv region.
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Red list of flora and fauna of Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the tenth session of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council of the sixth convocation dated December 27, 2011 No. 219-10/VI "On approval of the Red lists of animals and plants of the Dnipropetrovsk region".
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine
Records of some plant species in the "Striltsivskyi steppe" compartment of the Luhansk Nature Reserve, Ukraine
The dataset includes occurrences of 57 plant species from «Striltsivskyi steppe» compartment of the Luhansk Nature Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and its buffer zone. The groups of species were selected for mapping: 1) 28 species protected at the international, state or regional level, while not being background for the reserve; 2) 22 species not protected, but rarely or locally found on the territory of the reserve; 3) 7 alien species naturalized from culture or introduced spontaneously.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of some plant species in the "Striltsivskyi steppe" compartment of the Luhansk Nature Reserve, Ukraine
The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) occurrences in Ukraine collected by the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center (2011-2022)
The members of the UBRC team carefully collected all information about bat records made by ordinary people, that were possible to identify by obtained photo and video material. Such observations are marked in the database as human observation records. Also, all bats that were rescued by UBRC team members and/or transported to the UBRC facilities were carefully examined using different parameters and measurements. These records are marked as occurrence records. This dataset provides information of 20950 individual bat records of 16 species collected from all over Ukraine in 2011-2022. Less than 10% of the records were already published, and all the other records are presented in this dataset for the first time.
Darwin Core Archive of The dataset of bat (Chiroptera, Mammalia) occurrences in Ukraine collected by the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center (2011-2022)
An annotated list of the flora of the projected park - a monument of landscape architecture «Park of the Mykolaiv Astronomical Observatory» (Ukraine)
This dataset comprises 111 occurrences of 111 species of vascular plants. The projected park, which serves as a monument of landscape architecture, holds significant zoological value. Within its boundaries, we have identified five species of protected vascular plants, among which four are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine (Allium savranicum, Alyssum savranicum, Stipa borysthenica, Ornithogalum boucheanum), and one species is listed in the Red List of Mykolaiv region (Jurinea paczoskiana). Considering the significance of the "Park of the Mykolaiv Astronomical Observatory" area for preserving phytodiversity, we propose the creation of a a monument of landscape architecture in this location. The Mykolayiv Astronomical Observatory is a cultural property of national level, the oldest naval observatory in south-eastern Europe. It was founded in 1821 by the Commander-in-chief of the Black Sea Fleet Admiral O.S. Greyg. The Observatory was built to the design of the Chief Architect of the Black Sea Admiralty F.I.Wunsch. Its ensemble consists of the Main Observatory Building built in the style of Classicism in 182 1-1 829, astronomic pavilions of the early 20-th c. where historic astronomic instruments and other museum exhibits are kept. There are also three modem pavilions with working telescopes used for research and observations, outbuildings and service premises for scientific laboratories and management functions and needs, housing of 4 buildings, as well as historic and cultural park landscape. The total area of the ensemble is 7,l hectares including 2,l hectares of built-up area. Mykolaiv Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1821 as a Naval Observatory. In 1912, it became Nikolaev department of the Main (Pulkovo) Astronomical Observatory (MAO). In 1935, it was included in the network of scientific institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR as Nikolaev department of MAO. In 1992, the observatory became an independent research institution in Ukraine, and it has become the Research Institute "Mykolaiv Astronomical Observatory" (RI "MAO") since 2002. At present the RI "MAO" is subordinated to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The Observatory is located in the central part of Mykolaiv at an altitude of 52m above sea level. The geographic coordinates are longitude 31o58' E, and latitude 46o58' N. Mykolaiv observatory was included in the Tentative list of UNESCO of the World Heritage Sites from Ukraine (Tentative list № 5116, Tentative list № 5267).
Occurrence; Flora; Mykolaiv region; sozological value; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the projected park - a monument of landscape architecture «Park of the Mykolaiv Astronomical Observatory» (Ukraine)
Historical collections in the Herbarium of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU)
The dataset represents the historical part of the Herbarium of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU). Specimens in these collections were collected by well-known botanists and naturalists of the 19th century.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical collections in the Herbarium of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (CWU)
Records of Ukrainian Potter wasps, Pollen wasps and Sapygid wasp (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae, Vespidae, Masaridae, Sapygidae)
The dataset comprises biodata on specimens of different wasps (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae, Vespidae, Masaridae, Sapygidae) held in the fund collection of the Institute for Evolutionary Ecology NAS Ukraine. Additionally, specimens are found in the private collections of V. Gorobchyshyn and Y. Protsenko. These samples were collected during various expeditions and excursions across different regions of Ukraine, spanning the period from 1987 to 2022. All specimens are preserved as dry specimens on pins. Identification of insect samples was carried out by A. Amolin, A. Fateryga and Y. Protsenko.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Ukrainian Potter wasps, Pollen wasps and Sapygid wasp (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae, Vespidae, Masaridae, Sapygidae)
Plant community structure on Khortytsia Island and adjacent areas after the Kakhovka Reservoir disaster (2024)
This dataset contains occurrence records of vascular plants collected during geobotanical surveys conducted in August 2024 on Khortytsia Island and adjacent territories (Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southern Ukraine). The surveys were carried out in the aftermath of the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir in June 2023, which drastically transformed the regional hydrological regime and ecological conditions. Field observations were conducted within a regular sampling grid using standard Braun-Blanquet phytosociological methods. The data include species identity, abundance, and precise geographic coordinates. The dataset aims to support biodiversity monitoring, post-disaster assessment, and ecological restoration efforts in the lower Dnipro region.
Darwin Core Archive of Plant community structure on Khortytsia Island and adjacent areas after the Kakhovka Reservoir disaster (2024)
Plant survey data from Khortytsia Island (Ukraine), 2025
This dataset contains georeferenced records of vascular plants collected on Khortytsia Island (Dnipro River, Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine) in 2025. The data come from plot-based vegetation surveys aimed at documenting the response of floodplain and coastal plant communities to the altered hydrological regime after the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir in June 2023.Sampling was carried out in floodplain lakes and along the exposed outer shoreline of the island in areas that experienced the strongest changes in water level. At each sampling plot all vascular plant species were recorded and their cover or abundance was estimated using standard phytosociological (Braun–Blanquet) methods. Each record in the dataset corresponds to the occurrence of a plant species in a particular plot, with associated information on date, locality, coordinates (WGS84) and basic habitat characteristics. The dataset is intended to provide a baseline for analysing vegetation dynamics, hemeroby and naturalness gradients, and for supporting future monitoring and restoration planning in the Lower Dnipro floodplain ecosystems. Methodological details and the broader environmental context of the study area are described in Lisovets et al. (2025) “Hemeroby reveals the dynamics of vegetation cover following the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir”, PeerJ 13:e19607.
Occurrence Vascular plants Tracheophyta Flora Vegetation Phytosociology Floodplain Khortytsia Island Dnipro River Ukraine 2025
Darwin Core Archive of Plant survey data from Khortytsia Island (Ukraine), 2025
Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a summer study in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions
As part of the environmental monitoring conducted by the company, a study was carried out to assess the impact of the activities of the gas production department “Lvivhazvydobuvannia” on the flora and fauna of selected areas in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions during the summer period.The resulting dataset contains records of identified species of plants, animals, and fungi within the surveyed sites. These data were used to analyze biodiversity patterns and to develop recommendations aimed at reducing anthropogenic pressure on the region’s natural ecosystems.
Darwin Core Archive of Monitoring of flora and fauna at gas extraction sites: a summer study in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions
Flora of the ancient settlements within Lower Dnipro – natural heritage with cultural background
This dataset is the long-term outcome of PhD study conducted by Polina Dayneko throughout Kherson State University (KSU), as well the international Ukrainian-Polish field expedition (2017) led by professor Ivan Moysiyenko (KSU). In total, 18 ancient settlements within Lower Dnipro (Kherson and Mykolaiv region) were studied. The study of each site was conducted at least 3 times according to the season: spring, summer and autumn during 2015-2020 period. The sites of ancient settlements (also known as earthworks) are characterized by a rather high level of floristic richness of vascular plants despite their relatively small size. The total list of vascular plants of 18 ancient settlements of the Lower Dnipro includes 525 species of vascular plants belonging to 281 genera, 74 families, 3 classes and 2 divisions. The total number occurrences is 3,210. The floristic richness in some settlements varies from 124 to 290 species (the average number is 178 species). Moreover, within studied ancient settlements, we recorded a significant number of native (396 species, 75.6%), steppe (240 species, 45.8%) and non-synanthropic plants (224 species, 42.7%), which indicated a good state of preservation of the steppe on these objects. Studies have also shown the high sozological value of the studied settlements. Thus, a rare element of the settlements of the Lower Dnipro is represented by 33 species (6.3% of the total number of species) is included in the Bern Convention (1 species), Red Book of Ukraine (10 species), Red Lists of Kherson (21 species) and Mykolaiv (5 species) regions. This structure of the flora indicates that the ancient settlements perform well the function of preserving the natural steppe diversity and can potentially be considered as nature conservation sites.
Occurrence; Ancient settlements; flora; the Lower Dnipro; nature conservation; steppe; vascular plants
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of the ancient settlements within Lower Dnipro – natural heritage with cultural background
Records of rare species of birds in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
The dataset contains data on the findings of 32 species of birds listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine on the territory of the branches of the Luhansk Nature Reserve and on the territories adjacent to the reserve.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of rare species of birds in the Luhansk Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas
Floristic diversity of steppe areas of the landscape reserve of local importance "Tarutyns'kyj steppe" (Odesa region) with different modes of use
The database contains consolidated data on 164 species of angiosperms registered in the geobotanical descriptions of permanent trial areas of the landscape reserve of local importance "Tarutyns'kyj steppe" with different nature management regimes, for the period 2020–2024. The floristic list includes regionally rare species and those included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (Dianthus lanceolatus Steven ex Rchb., Arenaria serpyllifolia L., Stipa capillata L., Stipa lessingiana Trin. & Rupr., Stipa pulcherrima K.Koch.). A series of chronological geobotanical descriptions and factual materials on indicator plant species illustrate the structure and general trends of changes in the vegetation of the Tarutyns'kyj steppe under different regimes of its use. The research was carried out within the framework of cooperation with the non-governmental organization "Rewilding Ukraine" on the restoration of steppe ecosystems under the international project "Restoration of wetlands and steppes in the Danube Delta region" of the "Landscapes under threat" program of the University of Cambridge (Great Britain).
Darwin Core Archive of Floristic diversity of steppe areas of the landscape reserve of local importance "Tarutyns'kyj steppe" (Odesa region) with different modes of use
Breeding avifauna of the Upper Dniester Beskyds in 1999
The dataset contains the results of surveys conducted during the breeding season of 1999 for compilation of a breeding bird atlas in 1x1 km squares in the Upper Dnister Beskyds, covering an area of 226 km² in Lviv region, Ukraine. The dataset contains 6,820 records of 121 breeding bird species. Bird abundance is given in breeding pairs.
Darwin Core Archive of Breeding avifauna of the Upper Dniester Beskyds in 1999
Records of helminths of common amphibians and reptiles species made in terms of a project "Parasites and the Sixth Extinction: Studying the Status of Parasite Assemblages and Populations of Model Animal Groups in the Current Biodiversity Crisis" on the territory of Ukraine
The dataset presents the records of helminths made in the collected 14 species of common herpetofauna representatives of Ukraine (7 reptiles species (2 of which are invasive and were examined for the presence of helminths for the 1st time in Ukraine) and 7 amphibian species. The dataset is the largest data aggregation of such info on intestinal parasitic organisms published from the territory of Ukraine. Some of the records refer to the earlier collection of material that was processed and examined for the presence of helminths within the framework of the related project.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of helminths of common amphibians and reptiles species made in terms of a project "Parasites and the Sixth Extinction: Studying the Status of Parasite Assemblages and Populations of Model Animal Groups in the Current Biodiversity Crisis" on the territory of Ukraine
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine), as well as in some areas of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions adjacent to the Sea of Azov
The dataset includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine), Kherson and Zaporizhzhia administrative regions of Ukraine. The registrations took place during field research of the author and were harmless to the animals.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine), as well as in some areas of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions adjacent to the Sea of Azov
Lepidoptera fauna of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park
The database contains data on insects, some Lepidoptera families (Pyraloidea superfamily mainly) registered on the territory of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park. The materials were partially included in eight volumes of the Park’ Annals of Nature. The database contains data on the findings of about 100 butterflies species.
Darwin Core Archive of Lepidoptera fauna of the Desniansko-Starohutskyi National Nature Park
The own findings of fish of Ukraine during 2001 - 2021
Own long-term data of fish collections are given. There are mostly freshwater fish from the basins of the Dnipro, Danube, Southern Buh, Dniester and other rivers.
Darwin Core Archive of The own findings of fish of Ukraine during 2001 - 2021
Coprophilous ascomycetes of the Left Bank grass steppe of Ukraine
The database contains data on coprophilous ascomycetes species registered in the territories of two National Nature Parks of the Left Bank Grass Steppe of Ukraine: “Oleshky Sands” and “Dzharylhach”. The materials were partially included in the article published in the Chornomorski Botanical Journal (doi: 10.32999/ksu1990-553X/2021-17-1-6) and the Annals of Nature of the Oleshky Sands National Nature Park. The database contains data on findings of 60 species of ascomycetes.
Darwin Core Archive of Coprophilous ascomycetes of the Left Bank grass steppe of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants of the defensive earthwork within the Bilhorod settlement (Bilohorodka, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
Anthropogenic activities have led to significant loss of natural habitats worldwide in the last few years of the century (Löki et al., 2019) and in Ukraine (Burkovsky et al., 2013). The flora of the steppe has been preserved mainly in protected areas, ravines, gullies, river terraces, etc. (Burkovsky et al., 2013). Recently, studies in various countries have recognized the natural value of ancient defensive earhtworks and other cultural heritage sites (Deak et al., 2023; Moysiyenko et al., 2024). Cultural heritage sites, such as ancient defensive ramparts, could also be preserved as places for biodiversity conservation (Moysiyenko et al., 2020, 2024). During 2023–2026, floristic data of the Bilhorod settlement were collected and analyzed to further justify measures for protecting its phytodiversity and preserving it as an important refugium of steppe flora. This dataset contains 321 species of vascular plants belonging to 63 families and 206 genera. The nomenclature of the dataset follows the source: “Ukraine_SL: A checklist of vascular plants, bryobionts, and lichens of Ukraine for storing vegetation plots in TURBOVEG (1.0.0)” (Vynokurov et al., 2025).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants of the defensive earthwork within the Bilhorod settlement (Bilohorodka, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
Records of birds within the Budzhak territory during 2022-2024 field trips
The database includes records of 179 bird species in the NorthernWest Black Sea region. The avifauna was surveyed mainly in the Tuzlivski Lymany National Nature Park located in the south of the Odesa region of Ukraine and its vicinity. The NorthernWest Black Sea region is located in the south of the steppe zone of Ukraine on the coast of the Black Sea. This is mainly an agricultural area. The territory of the Park includes 27865 hectares of land, including approximately 882 hectares of adjacent shallow water areas of the Black Sea and 21186 hectares of wetlands, 3500 hectares of steppes and other grasslands, 541 hectares of artificial forests. There are 2 Ramsar wetlands situated in the area, where the surveys were conducted: "Shagany-Alibei-Burnas Lakes System" and "Sasyk Lake".
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds within the Budzhak territory during 2022-2024 field trips
Herbarium of the Nature Reserve "Roztochya" (YAV)
This dataset contains the data on the herbarium deposited in the Nature Reserve "Roztochya" (Lviv Region, Ukraine). It is mostly focused on the specimens collected from the regional flora by Igor Khomyn in the 2000s, but also contains other related occurrence records.
Darwin Core Archive of Herbarium of the Nature Reserve "Roztochya" (YAV)
Records of Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine
Records of Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, collected during 2012-2014; 2018-2023. Contains 2399 records of the 5 Artiodactyla (Alces alces, Cervus elaphus, Capreolus capreolus, Sus scrofa, Bison bonasus) and 1 Perissodactyla (Equus ferus przewalskii) species.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla from the territory of Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine
Checklist of vertebrates of Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" (Kherson region, Ukraine)
This dataset presents a checklist of vertebrate fauna from the territory of the Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" (natural core, zoo, dendrological park, buffer and interaction zones) situated in the Kherson region, Ukraine. The checklist is based on author's observations made during 2016–2022, as well as the observations made by the staff of the Reserve during 2010–2022. The DarwinCore Archive of this resource consists of three tab-separated tables, connected by "taxonID" term: - core: taxonomic information; - vernacular: species' vernacular names in Ukrainian; - distribution: information on species' category in Ukrainian and international Red Lists, as well as the establishment status (native, captive, or both).
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vertebrates of Falz-Fein Biosphere Reserve "Askania Nova" (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Faunistic and floristic records in Belarusian Polissia in 2017-2018
The dataset contains data on finds of 49 species of insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, plants and fungi.
Darwin Core Archive of Faunistic and floristic records in Belarusian Polissia in 2017-2018
Mammal observations from Ukrainian scientific literature
The dataset contains occurences of mammals (and occasionally other taxa) recorded in Ukrainian grey literature. This includes Proceedings of Theriological School Vol. 1-20 and Novitates Theriologicae Vol.1-11.
Darwin Core Archive of Mammal observations from Ukrainian scientific literature
Some notes to the flora of the "Cretaceous Flora" - department of Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve
The dataset includes finds of 100 species of vascular plants from the territory of the department of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine - "Cretaceous Flora".
Darwin Core Archive of Some notes to the flora of the "Cretaceous Flora" - department of Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve
Mammals in the collection of Zoological Museum of NSNHM (the National Science and Natural History Museum at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv): Erinaceidae, Talpidae, Soricidae, Myoxidae, Sminthidae
Mammal species occurrences according to the data in museum catalogue: Shevchenko L. S., Zololtukhina S. I. Mammals. Vol.2. Insectivora, Chiroptera, Lagomorpha, Rodentia. - Kiev:: NSNHM, 2005. - 238 p. - (Catalogue of collections of the Museum of Zoology, NSNHM, NAS of Ukraine) [in Russian].
Darwin Core Archive of Mammals in the collection of Zoological Museum of NSNHM (the National Science and Natural History Museum at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv): Erinaceidae, Talpidae, Soricidae, Myoxidae, Sminthidae
Records of Nyctereutes procyonoides from the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine
Records of Nyctereutes procyonoides from the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine collected during 2012-2022
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Nyctereutes procyonoides from the territory of Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine
List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention)
The checklist consists of species of migratory animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) or the Bonn Convention. In Ukraine this convention is ratigfied and signed. Therefore, according to the documents accompanying the Agreement, these species should be under relevant protection on the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of List of animals from the fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention)
The dataset consists of records of protected animal, plant and fungi species published in "Records of rare biodiversity of Ukraine. – Kyiv ; Chernivtsi : Druk Art, 2024. – 472 p. (Series: «Conservation Biology in Ukraine». Iss. 38)."
Darwin Core Archive of Records of rare biodiversity of Ukraine
Records of fish and crustacean species in commercial fishing catches in Dnipro River reservoirs made during field studies іn 2011-2014
The dataset contains data on fish and crustacean species collected during field studies of commercial fisheries and comprehensive ichthyological research in the reservoirs of the Dnipro River. The dataset contains data on the findings of 21 fish species and 1 crayfish species registered during the study of catches in the specified territory, as well as information on the number of individuals, their biomass, type and parameters of fishing gear.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of fish and crustacean species in commercial fishing catches in Dnipro River reservoirs made during field studies іn 2011-2014
Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the Kamianska Sich National Nature Park and valley of river Inhulets in 2002 (Kherson and Mykolaiv Regions, Ukraine)
The dataset include 49 plots of different sizes 4-60 (square meters) of natural types of vegetation Festuco-Brometea in Southern Ukraine (Mykolaiv and Kherson Regions).This dataset contains 1415 occurrences of 563 taxa names (210 vascular plants, 16 bryophytes, 16 lichens) recorded in 49 relevés during field season 2002. The sampled locations represent grasslands. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “POWO (POWO, 2024), “An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus” (Hodgetts et al. 2020), and “The fourth checklist of Ukrainian Lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi with analysis of current additions” (Kondratyuk et al. 2021), with minor edits.
Samplingevent; biodiversity; steppes; southern Ukraine; sampling plots
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the Kamianska Sich National Nature Park and valley of river Inhulets in 2002 (Kherson and Mykolaiv Regions, Ukraine)
Records of hydrobionts and terrestrial molluscs of the Mykolaivs'ka Oblast' and adjacent areas of the Odes'ka Oblast' of Ukraine
The dataset consists of registrations of various species of invertebrates, and plants inhabiting the Mykolaivs'ka Oblast' of Ukraine and adjacent areas of the Odes'ka Oblast' of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of hydrobionts and terrestrial molluscs of the Mykolaivs'ka Oblast' and adjacent areas of the Odes'ka Oblast' of Ukraine
Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the Kamianska Sich National Nature Park in 2020 (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
This dataset contains 1020 occurrences of 282 taxa names (241 vascular plants, 36 bryophytes, 6 lichens) recorded in 35 vegetation plots during 2020 in Southern Ukraine. The sampled locations represent grasslands of natural types of vegetation Festuco-Brometea. The nomenclature of the dataset follows “POWO (POWO, 2024), “An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus” (Hodgetts et al. 2020), and “The fourth checklist of Ukrainian Lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi with analysis of current additions” (Kondratyuk et al. 2021), with minor edits.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens from the Kamianska Sich National Nature Park in 2020 (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
Invertebrates of the Uzhanskyi National Nature Park, Zakarpattia Region, Ukraine
The dataset contains a list of invertebrates from the Uzhanskyi National Nature Park, collected in the Park’s typical habitats between 2010 and 2025, as well as in the ecosystems of the upper forest boundary. Surveys of invertebrates at the upper forest boundary were carried out between 2018 and 2019 at selected permanent sample plots representing various types of upper forest boundary habitats in the north-western part of the Poloninsky Range.
Darwin Core Archive of Invertebrates of the Uzhanskyi National Nature Park, Zakarpattia Region, Ukraine
Vascular plant occurrences and community hemeroby levels on reclaimed mining technosols in Pokrov, Ukraine
This dataset contains occurrence records of vascular plant species and associated hemeroby levels in reclaimed mining areas near the city of Pokrov, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. The study was carried out on artificial technosols formed after surface manganese mining. The aim was to evaluate the relationship between plant community composition, hemeroby as a phytoindicator of anthropogenic transformation, and physical soil properties. Occurrence data were collected across multiple 3×3 m plots placed in various technosol types (pedosols and lithosols). For each plot, species identity, projective cover, and calculated community hemeroby level were documented. The dataset supports research on ecological restoration, vegetation succession, and biodiversity monitoring in post-mining landscapes.
Darwin Core Archive of Vascular plant occurrences and community hemeroby levels on reclaimed mining technosols in Pokrov, Ukraine
Checklist of vascular plants of the botanical reserve of local importance «Shyroka balka» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The area is 116 hectares. The was assigned in accordance with the decision of the third session of the 23rd convocation of the Kherson Regional Council dated 25.06.1998 No. 27. Тhe annotated list of the vascular plants recorded on territory of the botanical reserve «Shyroka balka» wich included 145 species.
Checklist; Flora; vascular plants; the botanical reserve «Shyroka balka»; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the botanical reserve of local importance «Shyroka balka» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Waterfowl of the depression ecosystems of Dnipro-Molochna interfluve
The dataset contains data on the distribution of 51 species of waterfowl, obtained as a result of 93 expeditionary field studies.
Darwin Core Archive of Waterfowl of the depression ecosystems of Dnipro-Molochna interfluve
Crabronidae, Sphecidae (Hymenoptera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes biodata about specimens of the Crabronidae and Sphecidae families held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. The samples were collected on the CIS countries territory (republics of the former USSR) chronologically covers 1905 to 2007. Samples Crabronidae and Sphecidae families were collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of almost all geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine and other countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, China. The data set is based on the collection of researchers: Voblenko A., Nesterov М., Korovin, Kistjakovsky, Barteniev, Osychnyuk, Danilevsky, Leley, Aleksandrovsky, Karawajew, Sheshurak, Isakov, Boborykin, Kolmaz, Paramonov, С. Покровскій, Ermolenko, Bogachev, Misnikov, Malin, Sovinsky, Dolin, Dragomirov, Gordienko, Dobzhansky, Barabanova, Logvinenko, Gershenzon, Isakov, Baidak, Plyushch, Kazyuchits, Tolkanyts, Romasenko, Sosnivsʹkyy, Zrazhevskiy, Lazutina, Nevkryta, Nevkrytaya, Odnosum, Ptashchuk, Nogina, Kotenko, Volovnik, Fursov, Aleksandrova, Gezun, Gladkevich, Belokobylsky, Basarukin, Tolkanin, Bogdanovich, Zinoviev, Ogloblin, Berlov, Gorbunov, Radchenko, Kostyuk, Krmolenko, Perkovsky, Gulinov. Identification of insect samples was carried out: Protsenko Y., Kletyonkin V., Voblenko A., Nesterov М., Kolesnikov.
Darwin Core Archive of Crabronidae, Sphecidae (Hymenoptera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Bird communities of the Samara Forest, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine
The dataset includes records of 1,711 sightings in the territory of the Samara Forest in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as adjacent areas. Fieldwork was conducted during the breeding seasons from 2012 to 2018. The database contains records of 75 bird species. Additionally, records of bird nest findings were included in the database.
Darwin Core Archive of Bird communities of the Samara Forest, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine
Dynamics of Bird Communities in South-Eastern Ukraine (1987–2017)
Dynamics of bird communities in south-eastern Ukraine (1987–2017) Overview. The dataset contains breeding-season bird occurrence records collected across the south-eastern steppe zone of Ukraine from 1987 to 2017. It supports analyses of long-term community dynamics and functional diversity across major open-habitat types and landscape contexts. Geographic and habitat coverage. Northwestern Azov Sea region and adjacent steppe landscapes. Habitat types include continental steppes, steppe meadows, reed beds, continental salt marshes/steppes, and agricultural lands. Spatial information is provided as WGS84 decimal latitude and longitude. Temporal coverage. 1987–2017; visits during the nesting period (approximately 20 April–20 June), typically 06:00–10:00 in fair weather, with at least two surveys per season per transect. Sampling methodology. Line-transect counts without fixed strip width. Birds were recorded visually and by sound; fly-overs were excluded unless feeding over transects. Each transect was placed within a homogeneous habitat patch. Where needed for density estimation, detections were analysed with the Distance framework. Taxonomic scope. Class Aves; more than 80 breeding species of open and wetland habitats. Scientific names follow the GBIF Backbone taxonomy; higher ranks (kingdom to genus) are supplied for interoperability. Data records. Darwin Core Occurrence table including at minimum: occurrenceID, eventDate, scientificName, decimalLatitude, decimalLongitude, basisOfRecord = HumanObservation, occurrenceStatus = present; where available, organismQuantity and organismQuantityType, and site or locality. Quality control. Field forms were digitised and georeferenced in GIS; taxon names were validated against the GBIF Backbone; coordinates were range-checked (−90…90; −180…180). Climate covariates used in associated analyses are not required to reuse the occurrence data. Intended use. Time-series assessments of avifaunal change, habitat-area effects, and functional-diversity applications in steppe and wetland systems. Please cite the dataset when used.
Observation PointCount Transect ColonyCount
Darwin Core Archive of Dynamics of Bird Communities in South-Eastern Ukraine (1987–2017)
An annoted list of the flora of the monument of landscape art of local importance agricultural-biostation Botanical Garden of Kherson State University (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Botanical Garden is a subdivision of Kherson State University. The Botanical Garden was founded in 1934, with the aim of studying and preserving the biodiversity of the plant kingdom in the artificial contexts for their further scientific, cultural and economic use. In 1972, the Botanical Garden assigned a status of a park, a local significant site of the garden art. The biological diversity of the Botanical Garden’s collection fund includes more than 220 species of woody plants, 200 species of herbaceous plants, 60 species of mushrooms, 20 species of lichens, and 15 species of mosses. The catalogue contains information about plants and fungi (including lichens) growing on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Kherson State University. The dataset obtain a checklist of vascular plants. The list of the higher vascular plants includes 579 species of representatives of 349 genera of 95 families, including 24 species of 14 genera of 6 families of the gymnosperms, 555 species of 335 genera of 89 families of the gymnosperms The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Checklist; Botanical Garden of Kherson State University; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annoted list of the flora of the monument of landscape art of local importance agricultural-biostation Botanical Garden of Kherson State University (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Some records of common herpetofauna species made by Ukrainian herpetologists during 2025 field season in Ukraine
The dataset shows information on records of various representatives of native and invasive (e.g. Trachemys scripta, n=5 records) herpetofauna species registered on the territory of Ukraine by Ukrainian herpetologists: Marushchak O., Nekrasova O., Shorokhov O., Shevchuk V., Kazak E. and number of other scientists, who contributed their data. Occasional records, when identified to the level of species were also included. Some records, made by third parties, but provided with date, photo and coordinates of location were also added to the table, since they make their contribution to collecting of data on herpetoculture distribution during the war, when the opportunities of field reearch are limited. The dataset represents records from Zakarpattia, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Odesa, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. The dataset also includes records of species, that are listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine and other lists of species strictly protected within European Union (e.g. Emys orbicularis - European pond turtle, n=26 records - species of high importance in term of protection in Europe) and common species which can be found easier and in bigger quantities and wider set of habitats.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of common herpetofauna species made by Ukrainian herpetologists during 2025 field season in Ukraine
Finds of rare species of animals in Ukraine (2022)
Occurrence data was obtained from 130 researchers, represented by 63 research organizations from all over Ukraine, and collected in the framework of the project "Open biodiversity data: serving Nature Conservation in Ukraine", supported by The Rufford Foundation. All the information collected in the dataset was prepared and organized by the authors in the framework of the seminar "Distribution of rare species of biota in Ukraine". It is also planned to publish a printed version of these materials, but publishing has been postponed due to the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of rare species of animals in Ukraine (2022)
Biodiversity of the lower part of the Desna River basin
There is distribution data (1305 localities) about 350 species of vascular plants, mosses, fungi, insect, fish and birds in the lower part of the Desna River basin, namely along the river from Chernihiv to Kyiv and along the Oster River from Nizhyn to Oster. The most information is concerning of alien species like Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., Erigeron canadensis L., Amorpha fruticosa L. etc., as well as common species like Quercus robur L., Populus alba L., Salix acutifolia Willd. etc. However there is some data about distribution rare species too which are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009).
Darwin Core Archive of Biodiversity of the lower part of the Desna River basin
Free-living soil nematode species (Nematoda) prioritized for the digitization in the collection of the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine
This dataset is created and maintained by Dr. Andrij Susulovsky from the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine and Dr. Solomia Susulovska from the Zoological Museum of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. This dataset comprises the available data on the distribution of 18 rare species of free-living soil nematodes from the nematological collection of the SMNH NASU in different regions of Ukraine and a few other countries (Sri Lanka, Israel). It contains the data on the type and other localities of six nematode species described from the territory of Ukraine. This dataset is created in frames of the project «Digitalization of natural collections that suffered damage as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of Free-living soil nematode species (Nematoda) prioritized for the digitization in the collection of the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine
Checklist of vascular plants of the projected Dubyna Forest Reserve (Myrotske, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
In 2024 and 2025 years, we conducted a study of the biodiversity of the flora from the oak forest near the Myrotske village in the Kyiv Region. The Myrotske Oak Forest belongs to the Klavdiievske Forestry of the State Enterprise «Klavdiievska Forest Research Station». The aim of this study was to conduct an inventory of flora of the Myrotske Oak Forest. This checklist was created using field methods, Vegapp application (Schmidtlein & Chitin Software 2024) and iNaturalist application (iNaturalist & California Academy of Science 2011), that formed the basis of this dataset during trips in 2024 and 2025 years. In total, the checklist flora of projected reserve «Dubyna» including 263 species. This is an ancient oak woodland of the Betonico-Quercetum (Quercion roboris) association with presence of protected species of vascular plant: The following species are subject to protection under the Bern Convention (Resolution No. 6): Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb., Iris aphylla L., Lilium martagon L., Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch and Platanthera bifolia (Red Data Book of Ukraine). The same applies to the following species, which are listed in the Digitalis grandiflora Mill and Veratrum lobelianum Bernh. (Red Data List of Kyiv Region). This oak forest was partially damaged during the construction of field fortifications that were formed during russian armed aggression against Ukraine (Didukh, 2025; Moysiyenko, 2025). The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: «Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0» - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the projected Dubyna Forest Reserve (Myrotske, Kyiv Region, Ukraine)
Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the ichneumonid specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. All the specimens were collected in Western Ukraine from 2009 to 2018 and pinned or preserved in ethanol. Ichneumonidae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions in various natural forest habitat types in Ivano-Frankivsk and Transcarpathian Regions of Ukraine. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens (both type and non-type) and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Ichneumonidae.
Darwin Core Archive of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Finds of animals during the spring expedition on the territory of the Right-bank Polissia of Ukraine
The dataset presents the findings of animal species (among them 6 species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine) during the spring field trip and batracho-herpetological studies in the Right-bank Polissya. In particular, the dataset contains modern findings of the natterjack toad - an extremely rare amphibian species, for which there were no reliable findings during 2016-2020. Moreover, the dataset highlights a lot of registration points of amphibians in Polissia region, as this group is relatively poorly studied in this territory.
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of animals during the spring expedition on the territory of the Right-bank Polissia of Ukraine
Red list of flora and fauna of Poltava region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Poltava region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the eighteenth session of the fourth convocation of the Poltava Regional Council dated March 23, 2005.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Poltava region of Ukraine
Records of Belgica antarctica Jacobs, 1900 (Diptera: Chironomidae) obtained during Ukrainian Antarctic Expeditions
In this study, we present distributional data for Belgica antarctica (Diptera, Chironomidae), the only endemic insect species occurring naturally throughout the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands, and in the South Shetland Islands. The data were obtained through the collection of biological samples between 2007 and 2021, during the XII, XIV, XVI, XXIV and XXV Ukrainian Antarctic Expeditions. We present records from 26 specific locations on the western Antarctic Peninsula and 212 specific locations on 55 islands between 66°08′38.4′′ S, 65°43′37.1′′ W (Cape Evensen, Stresher Peninsula, close to Marie Island, west coast of Graham Land) and 62°11′44.7′′ S, 58°57′40.6′′ W (King George Island, South Shetland Islands).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Belgica antarctica Jacobs, 1900 (Diptera: Chironomidae) obtained during Ukrainian Antarctic Expeditions
This dataset includes information from the labels of herbarium specimens stored in the herbarium of non-vascular plants of the State Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, which were collected and identified by K.O. Ulychna.
Darwin Core Archive of LWS herbarium. Non-vascular plants
Syrphidae (Diptera, Brachycera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the syrphid specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. Most of the specimens were collected by A. Prokhorov in Ukraine from 2015 to now and are kept pinned. Syrphidae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various natural habitat types of most geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Syrphidae (Diptera, Brachycera) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Historical collection of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the day butterflies specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. Most of the specimens were collected in Eurasia – from Italy to China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and mounted on the pins. Historical collection of day butterflies is formed by leading lepidopterists, such as Anton Ksenzhopolsky, Lev Shelyuzhko, Olexandr Lebedev, Volodymyr Karavayev, Vadym Sovinsky and others. The Institute of Zoology's memorial collection of day butterflies is an invaluable national treasure, as many of its specimens belong to morphs or species that have disappeared from nature and are currently kept only in museum collections.
Darwin Core Archive of Historical collection of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Dynamics of bird abundance at the Molochny Lyman monitoring plot in autumn 2014 following the restoration of the canal connecting the lyman and the Sea of Azov
Ornithological data were collected during the period of gradual water refilling of the Molochny Lyman following the restoration of the connection between the lyman and the Sea of Azov. The hydrological regime of the Molochny Lyman depends on the connectivity with the Sea of Azov, which has been maintained through a canal in recent decades. In the early 21st century, technical maintenance of the canal ceased due to financial constraints, leading the Molochny Lyman to reach critical water levels by 2013. The reduction in water volume was also accompanied by an increase in salinity (Demchenko et al., 2015). In June 2014, the connecting canal was cleared, resulting in a gradual influx of seawater. To assess the response of the avifauna to these hydrological changes, regular monitoring of waterbirds was established at a study plot in the upper reaches of the Molochny Lyman. The results of these surveys form the basis of the present dataset. Thus, the data reflect both phenological shifts in the lyman's avifauna and the response of bird populations to the restoration of the water regime.
Darwin Core Archive of Dynamics of bird abundance at the Molochny Lyman monitoring plot in autumn 2014 following the restoration of the canal connecting the lyman and the Sea of Azov
Records of plant species in Ukraine according to authorized Internet resources
The dataset contains plant occurrence records from Ukraine that were previously published in selected, author-verified online sources. This information is crucial for assessing the impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian war and therefore primarily includes plant data from Ukraine’s steppe zone, which since 2022 has been almost entirely affected by military operations or has fallen under occupation. Scientific research in this area has ceased, and the territory has suffered extensive destruction due to shelling, airstrikes, construction of fortifications, and wildfires. In addition, invasive plant species have begun to spread spontaneously throughout the region. All previously collected biodiversity information from these territories has now become historical and can be used in the future to assess the consequences of the war. There is also an urgent need to preserve the data themselves. Some authors, including those who previously maintained personal websites with photographs and insect collections, have stopped working in these areas and have left the occupied part of Ukraine. The online sources used to compile this dataset are not represented in GBIF. Moreover, there is reason to believe that such sources may cease to exist in the near future, which would result in the permanent loss of important data. Thus, the dataset provides a detailed overview of information that was previously published in individual online sources and concerns the territory of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of plant species in Ukraine according to authorized Internet resources
Checklist of fish species of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
List of fish species found in the territory of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of fish species of the National Nature Park “Pyriatynskyi”
Rare insects and plants in the Znamyan’ske forestrie (Kirovohrad region, Ukraine)
The dataset includes finds of insects and rare plants in the Znamyan’ske forestrie (Kirovohrad region, Ukraine). It was published in order to save the data on rare biodiversity components which will be used for justification of creation of new objects of nature reserve fund on the studied territories.
Darwin Core Archive of Rare insects and plants in the Znamyan’ske forestrie (Kirovohrad region, Ukraine)
Checklist of vascular plants of the reserve of local importance «Korsunskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The reserve is subordinated to the State Enterprise "Kakhovka Forestry" of the Kherson Regional Forestry and Hunting Department. The reserve has a significant number of rare species of plants and animals and a certain number of rare plant formations included in environmental protection documents. The total number of natural flora species is 118, including 6 endemic species. The following endemic plant species are included in the European Red List.
Checklist; Flora; vascular plants; the reserve of local importance «Korsunskyi» an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the reserve of local importance «Korsunskyi» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
List of representatives of avian species protected according to the Annex I of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive)
The checklist consists of avian species protected according to the Annex I of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive). The vast majority of these species can be registered in Ukraine - one of the countries that have ratified the Directive.
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of avian species protected according to the Annex I of the Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive)
An Extended dataset of registration points of species listed in Resolution 6 and 4 of the Bern Convention
The dataset includes georeferenced occurrences of species listed in Resolution 6 and 4 of the Bern Convention and, partly, in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. The dataset was compiled within the work of NGO Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group aimed to prepare the Shadow list of Emerald Network of Ukraine during 2017-2020. Data presented here laid the foundations of the proposal of 106 new approved Emerald sites (2019), as well as 147 Emerald sates nominated in 2020. This data officially used as an Emerald network database by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine. Data were discussed in several conferences, such as "Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species" (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine); "Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar" (18-19 June 2019, Minsk, Belarus), "Emerald Network Biogeographical Seminar for all habitats and species (except birds) for the Steppic region" (6-8 September 2016, Kyiv, Ukraine).
Darwin Core Archive of An Extended dataset of registration points of species listed in Resolution 6 and 4 of the Bern Convention
Records of amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) in Ukraine according to the results of monitoring of Facebook public groups in 2019-2022
The dataset contains information on the registrations of 19 species of amphibians (belonging to 6 families from 2 orders) and 12 species of reptiles (belonging to 5 families from 2 orders). The materials were collected during the monitoring of specialized groups in the Facebook social network (https://www.facebook.com/groups/tvarynnyy.svit.ukrayiny/; https://www.facebook.com/groups/1449554118682265/; https://www.facebook.com/groups/464579473942349/). The main attention was paid to the materials related to the western and central regions of Ukraine (Transcarpathia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Vinnytsia regions). In some cases, materials concerning the registrations of amphibians and reptiles, mostly listed in the "Red Book of Ukraine" (2009), in the territories of other regions of Ukraine (Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Zhytomyr regions) are also included.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) in Ukraine according to the results of monitoring of Facebook public groups in 2019-2022
Faunistic and floristic records in the territory of the Pripyatsky National Park and the Lyaskovichi forestry in the Belarusian Polissia in 2022
The dataset contains data on finds of 46 species of spiders, insects, birds, mammals, plants, fungi and lichens.
Darwin Core Archive of Faunistic and floristic records in the territory of the Pripyatsky National Park and the Lyaskovichi forestry in the Belarusian Polissia in 2022
Checklist of vascular plants of Striltsivskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
This dataset includes the checklist of vascular plants of «Striltsivskyi steppe» compartment of the Luhansk Nature Reserve of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Currently, it includes 701 species from 324 genera, 74 families, 4 classes and 3 divisions. The first floristic list for the territory of the reserve was compiled by D. M. Dobrochaeva on the basis of research in 1952-1954. It included 409 species of vascular plants (Dobrochaeva, 1956). A complete inventory of the flora was carried out by scientists of the Donetsk Botanical Garden in the 1970s and 1980s, the results of the research were published in the monograph ""Luhansk State Nature Reserve. Plant world"" (Kondratyuk et al., 1988). According to this work, the flora of the Striltsivskyi steppe included 556 species of vascular plants, 554 species of Magnoliophyta, 1 species of Pinophyta, and 1 species of Equisetophyta. After the release of this work, the flora of the reserve was considered exhaustively researched. A significant array of new data on the flora, collected in the 1990s and early 2000s, was summarized in works for 2000 (Sova, Borovyk, Borozenets, 2000) and 2003 (Sova, Borozenets, 2003). The need to conduct new inventory studies arose after the extension of the territory of the reserve in 2004, the area of ​​the Striltsivskyi steppe increased almost twice - from 512 to 1036 hectares. In 2007, we started working on ""Flora LPZ"" database (Gouz, 2008). It summarizes all the available data of floristic studies for the entire period of the reserve's existence. Significant additions to the flora were published in 2008 (Sova, Borovyk, Guz, 2008), and in 2009 the work ""Biodiversity of the Luhansk Nature Reserve: Plant World"" was published, which included a complete list of plant species known from all published sources and scientific reports, Annals of nature of the reserve (Bioraznoobrasie..., 2009).
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of Striltsivskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Eurytomidae, Torymidae, Ormyridae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the Chalcidoidea (Eurytomidae, Torymidae, Ormyridae) specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. All the specimens were collected in different regions Ukraine from 1899 to 2017 and pinned. The collection of Eurytomidae, Torymidae, Ormyridae is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions in various natural habitat types in natural regions of Ukraine (steppe, forestry-steppe region, forest, mountains, semi-aquatic habitats). Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens (both type and non-type) and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of different families of Chalcidoidea.
Darwin Core Archive of Eurytomidae, Torymidae, Ormyridae (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Findings of birds (Aves) in the Northern Azov region (Ukraine) during 2004-2022
The database includes records of 251 bird species and 5 subspecies in 58 families and 21 orders in the Northern Azov region. The avifauna was surveyed mainly in the Meotyda National Nature Park located in the south of the Donetsk region of Ukraine and its vicinity. The Northern Azov region is located in the south of the steppe zone of Ukraine on the coast of the Sea of ​​Azov and includes the Azov Upland and the Azov Lowland. This is mainly an agricultural area and about 80% of it is plowed. Only about 12% of the studied area remains in a more or less natural state. The territory of the park includes 21301.2147 hectares of land, including approximately 14400 hectares of adjacent shallow water areas of the Sea of ​​Azov, 3800 hectares of wetlands, 1800 hectares of steppes and other grasslands, 500 hectares of artificial forests. There are 2 Ramsar wetlands situated in the area, where the surveys were conducted: "Bilosarais'ka Bay & Bilosarais'ka Spit" and "Kryva Bay & Kryva Spit". Some surveys were conducted in the south of Zaporizhzhia region, including those territories within the Pryazovskyi National Nature Park and the Ramsar wetland “Berda River Mouth & Berdians'ka Spit & Berdians'ka Bay”.
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of birds (Aves) in the Northern Azov region (Ukraine) during 2004-2022
Plants of the Dnipro hydroelectric power station reservoir on the Dnipro River
The dataset includes plant encounters in the Dnipro Reservoir area, which were published based on the results of 20 years of research by Dnipropetrovsk National University.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of the Dnipro hydroelectric power station reservoir on the Dnipro River
Species of plants of separate territories of Podesinnia
The dataset includes finds of about 250 species of flora of higher vascular plants within the valleys of the Desna river and its tributaries.
Darwin Core Archive of Species of plants of separate territories of Podesinnia
Observations of bird species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine on the territory of the Pyriatyn National Nature Park
The dataset includes information on observations of 16 species of birds from 6 orders, listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, carried out in the territory of the Pyryatyn National Nature Park (NNP) and in its vicinity. The territory of the park consists of contiguous clusters, the distance between which is up to 1 km, located in the sparsely urbanized agrarian area of ​​the Udaj river basin, as well as in the floodplains of the Perevod (the largest right tributary of the Udaj) and Ruda (the right tributary of the Perevod) rivers. The total area of ​​the NNP is 12028.42 hectares, of which 7574.18 hectares are wetlands, 3173.59 hectares are pastures and hayfields, which form a single natural complex with the VBU, 1280.65 hectares are covered with forests. The length along the Udaj river is 64.2 km. There are two reservoirs on the territory of the park: Berezovorudske - 114 hectares and Davidivske - 24 hectares. The floodplain of the Udaj river is a section of the regional Sulyn ecological corridor, which connects the Halytskyi-Slobozhanskyi, Dniproskyi and Prypoliskyi ecological corridors of national significance (Подобайло, 2008).
Darwin Core Archive of Observations of bird species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine on the territory of the Pyriatyn National Nature Park
Records of Ciconiiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
The dataset contains the results of the records of 1130 nests of the 10 species of Ciconiiformes: Bittern Botaurus stellaris, Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus, Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax, Great Whitе Egret Ardea alba, Little Egret Egretta garzetta, Grey Heron Ardea cinerea, Purple Heron Ardea purpurea, Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia, White Stork Ciconia ciconia, Black Stork Ciconia nigra in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Volyn, Sumy, Ternopil, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Rivne, Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Zakarpattia, Vinnytsia administrative regions. 50% of the records are located in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions (584 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Ciconiiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society
Betula borysthenica Klokov mapping based on remote sensing data in Google Earth (southern Ukraine)
Betula borysthenica Klokov is a protected species included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (Didukh 2009a). Biotop of Betula borysthenica Klokov is included in the Green Data Book of Ukraine (Didukh 2009b). The Betula borysthenica Klokov is endemic to the steppe zone of Eastern Europe, with most of its range located in Ukraine, mainly in the south: in the lower reaches of the Southern Buh and Dnipro (Boiko et al., 2005) Rare Betula borysthenica forests are common in the sandy steppe and are mostly fragmented into small groves (kolky). These forests are protected on the territory of the Black Sea Biosphere Reserve (Popovych, 2002), the Oleshky Sands and Biloberezhzhia Sviatoslav's National Nature Parks, the Kinburn Spit Regional Landscape Park, the Sahy Landscape Reserve, and the Berezovi Kolky Forest Reserve in Kherson and Mykolaiv administrative Regions (Tarieiev et al., 2013). This dataset contains occurrences of Betula borysthenica Klokov of flora recorded in the Oleshky Sands and Biloberezhzhia Sviatoslav's National Nature Parks, the Kinburn Spit Regional Landscape Park, the Sahy Landscape Reserve, and the Berezovi Kolky Forest Reserve in Kherson and Mykolaiv administrative Regions and surroundings based on remote sensing data in Google Earth during 2019.
Occurrence; mapping; biodivesity; betula borysthenica
Darwin Core Archive of Betula borysthenica Klokov mapping based on remote sensing data in Google Earth (southern Ukraine)
Some records of insects and other invertebrates in western regions of Ukraine highlighted in some literature resources
This dataset includes information on reliable records of insects and other invertebrate organisms that were highlighted in some sources of scientific literature covering area of three western regions of Ukraine. Some of the records refer to those species included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some records of insects and other invertebrates in western regions of Ukraine highlighted in some literature resources
Spiders of oak forests of Northeastern Ukraine
The database includes records of 238 spider species of 26 families collected in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions of Ukraine. The arachnological research was conducted in oak forests, which grow on flat interfluves, in deep ravines, and on the high right banks of the Siverskyi Donets and Vorskla rivers.
Darwin Core Archive of Spiders of oak forests of Northeastern Ukraine
Beetles from fifty families collected within coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park, Mykulychyn, Tatariv and Yablunytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
The dataset contains a list of beetes (Insecta: Coleoptera) collected of coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park. The study as a whole are based on the results of sampling of Yu. B. Motruk (2023) in the coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park.
Darwin Core Archive of Beetles from fifty families collected within coniferous forest of the Carpathian National Nature Park, Mykulychyn, Tatariv and Yablunytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
Rare plant and fungi species of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park and its surroundings
The database includes registrations of rare plants anf fungi within the territory of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park and in the area of the dam of the Tashlyk Pumped-Storage power station.
Darwin Core Archive of Rare plant and fungi species of the Buzk's Gard National Nature Park and its surroundings
Some recent records of higher vascular plants in Chortkiv district of Ternopil region, Ukraine
The dataset consists of 5086 records of higher vascular plants, made within the period from 2018 to 2024. The records were made within the Chortkiv district of Ternopil region.
Darwin Core Archive of Some recent records of higher vascular plants in Chortkiv district of Ternopil region, Ukraine
Lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Faltz-Fein Biosphere reserve "Askania-Nova”
The dataset contains 449 lichen and lichenicolous fungi observations from the F.E. Faltz-Fein Biosphere Reserve “Askania-Nova”. It is based on own field data and herbarium specimens collected between 1991 and 2020. The results of the author's research in the Biosphere Reserve “Askania-Nova” have been published in several papers (e.g. Ходосовцев, 1999, 2008; Ходосовцев, Ходосовцева, 2014, Ходосовцев, Дармостук, 2017; Ходосовцев та ін, 2017, 2021, Ходосовцев, Шаповал, 2024; Darmostuk et al., 2021: Khodosovtsev, Darmostuk, 2020), but the species lists or records (except for a few taxa) were without specific localities and geopositions within the territory. A few old herbarium collections from Askania-Nova in 1924 and 1931 without georeference data in KW were recently studied and corrected (Khodosovtsev, Shapoval, 2024). Only a few data such as Caloplaca stillicidiorum, Lecania ephedrae, L. koerberiana (Окснер, 1993), Ramalina dilacerata (Кондратюк, Навроцька, 1992), Diplotomma alboatrum (Окснер, 2010) were not found in the field during the visit to Askania-Nova and in the herbarium (KW-L). The literature sources for these species are also included in the dataset. The list of species was mainly based on the recent publication (Ходосовцев, Шаповал, 2024), where the history of lichen research during 100 years is presented. The total list in the dataset included 143 species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi.
Darwin Core Archive of Lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Faltz-Fein Biosphere reserve "Askania-Nova”
Records of vascular plants from the sand area “Voznesenska Asena” (Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine)
The dataset contains co-occurrences of 488 occurrences of 171 species of vascular plants recorded from the “Voznesenska Asena” of Southern Bug river sand. The study area is located in the southern part of the steppe zone of Ukraine, in the Mykolaiv administrative Region. The Voznesensk arena of the Southern Buh sands is highly transformed. Almost all of its territory is occupied by artificial forest plantations, used as agricultural land, sand quarries, or built up. Floristic data were collected during the study of anthropogenic habitats in the Voznesensk. .The nomenclature of the dataset is as follows: “Ukrainian Plant Trait Database: UkrTrait v. 1.0” - (Vynokurov et al. 2024).
Occurrence; biodiversity; Mykolaiv Region; Voznesenk Arena
Darwin Core Archive of Records of vascular plants from the sand area “Voznesenska Asena” (Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine)
Records of Charadriiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society (Charadriidae, Recurvirostridae, Haematopodidae, Scolopacidae)
The dataset contains the results of the records of 1950 nests of the 18 species of Charadriiformes: Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula, Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius, Lapwing Vanellus vanellus, Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus, Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta, Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus, Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola, Redshank Tringa totanus, Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis, Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos, Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus, Ruff Philomachus pugnax, Snipe Gallinago gallinago, Great Snipe Gallinago media, Woodcock Scolopax rusticola, Curlew Numenius arquata, Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa in the territory of mainly the western part of Ukraine, partly in other regions, namely: Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Ternopil, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Khmel'nyts'kyi, Kirovohrad administrative regions. 63% of the records are located in Volyn regions (1230 records).
Darwin Core Archive of Records of Charadriiformes nests from registration cards of West-Ukrainian Ornithological Society (Charadriidae, Recurvirostridae, Haematopodidae, Scolopacidae)
Occurrence of Accipitriformes and Falconiformes in the steppe zone of Ukraine during the breeding season
The dataset includes data of specimen observations of 18 bird species of the orders Accipitriformes and Falconiformes realized by Yu. Milobog being a recognized specialist in diurnal birds of prey. The observation area is the Steppe Zone of Ukraine. The study evenly covers all administrative regions of this bioclimatic zone. It was conducted from 2000 to 2020 during the breeding season from March to July. The dataset contains not only bird discovery locations but also nest observations and color patterns of polymorphic species.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrence of Accipitriformes and Falconiformes in the steppe zone of Ukraine during the breeding season
Some finds of insects (Insecta, Pterygota) in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
The database includes finds of rare and common insect species within the Kharkiv administrative region. The database included rare species ("Red Book of Ukraine", "Red List of Kharkiv region"), common species for which Kharkiv region is an area on the border of the species distribution range, as well as species with uncertain status (number and distribution). Mass common insect species were not included in the database.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of insects (Insecta, Pterygota) in Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Stara Guta
The database includes a list of higher vascular plants registered within the village of Stara Guta (Shostkinskyi district, Sumy region) within the Desnyanskyi Biosphere Reserve. A total of 408 observations and 392 species are shown in the dataset.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of higher vascular plants of the village of Stara Guta
Records of birds species digitalized from registration cards and questionnaires stored in collections of Department of ecology and zoology of ESC "Institute of biology and medicine", Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv
This dataset consists of records of birds that were made in XIX and XX centuries (in particular cases earlier) and are stored now in a form of paper registration cards and questionnaires in collections of Department of ecology and zoology of ESC "Institute of biology and medicine", Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv. Since the records are kept in only a paper form - the data might be lost, especially in terms of war and natural factors. So the dataset is a form of digitalized database, representing the information of observation of certain species of birds n Ukrainian territory in the past few centuries.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of birds species digitalized from registration cards and questionnaires stored in collections of Department of ecology and zoology of ESC "Institute of biology and medicine", Taras Shevchenko national university of Kyiv
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles and vascular plants within the Kyiv administrative region of Ukraine
The dataset includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia), reptiles (Reptilia) and vascular plants within the Kyiv administrative region of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles and vascular plants within the Kyiv administrative region of Ukraine
Faunistic and floristic records in the Belarusian Polissia in 2019-2020
The dataset contains data on records of 54 species of spiders, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, plants, fungi and lichens.
Darwin Core Archive of Faunistic and floristic records in the Belarusian Polissia in 2019-2020
Information about biodiversity published in the magazine "Vakalivshchyna"
"Vakalivshchyna" is a series of scientific collections and materials dedicated to the research of the biological hospital of the same name, which belongs to the Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko. The hospital has been the main place for biological research in nature in the Sumy region since 1968.The dataset contains data on the findings of various groups of living organisms that were published in the collections of the "Vakalivshchyna" hospital. Some of the territories from which these biodiversity data were collected were affected by hostilities in 2022-2026, mainly due to russian shelling. Another part is now inaccessible due to security measures and forced resettlement of residents from the border zone. Thus, the data are unique and have historical significance.
Darwin Core Archive of Information about biodiversity published in the magazine "Vakalivshchyna"
Macro-invertebrates of the Desna river basin
The database includes macro-invertebrates registered at various stations of the Desna riverbed, on the tributaries of the Snov, Seym, Strizhen, Oster, Bilous and floodplain reservoirs within the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions (2003-2021). Representatives of the following taxonomic groups were identified: Hirudinea, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, Amphipoda, Crustacea, Heteroptera, Ephemeroptera, Trichoptera, Odonata, Chironomidae, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera.
Darwin Core Archive of Macro-invertebrates of the Desna river basin
Flora of the Proposed National Park "Irdynske Boloto"
The database represents a synopsis of the vascular flora of the proposed Irdynske Boloto national park. Within the proposed national park, 73 rare species with various protection statuses have been recorded, including: 24 vascular plant species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 5 species included in Appendix I of Resolution No. 6 of the Bern Convention and 44 species listed as regionally rare plants that are not included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine but are considered rare or threatened within Cherkasy Oblast.
Darwin Core Archive of Flora of the Proposed National Park "Irdynske Boloto"
The database includes species of aboriginal and alien Ponto-Caspian amphipods in the Desna River basin within the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions (2003-2021): (24 observation stations).
Darwin Core Archive of Amphipoda of Desna river basin
Distributional data on butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) of Ukraine
The dataset includes a list of records of Lepidoptera species of Ukraine (primarily from the eastern part of the steppe zone). It is based on publications by the authors (2011–2025) and other lepidopterists, as well as our unpublished records.
Darwin Core Archive of Distributional data on butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) of Ukraine
Breeding avifauna of the Koropets River basin in 2000
The dataset contains the results of surveys conducted during the breeding season of 2000 for compilation of a breeding bird atlas in 1×1 km squares in the Koropets River basin, covering an area of 343 km² in Ternopil region, Ukraine. The dataset contains 11,064 records of 117 breeding bird species. Bird abundance is given in breeding pairs.
Darwin Core Archive of Breeding avifauna of the Koropets River basin in 2000
Bird counts in Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in September-November 2019
The dataset contains information on the results of daily bird counts conducted at 34 stationary Vantage Points (VP), as well as weekly counts at 9 Point Counts (PC) from September to November 2019 (research methods are detailed in the "Sampling" and "methodStep" sections). Data collection took place along the valleys of the Molochna and Malyi Utliuk rivers, as well as on the shores of the Molochna and Utliuk estuaries. Daily surveys were conducted over 80 days: September 2 – November 20. Dataset contains 18728 records on 205 species of birds. Field studies were conducted under individual civil law contracts for the development of scientific and technical products titled "Monitoring of the ornithofauna in the area of the proposed Azov Wind Power Plant", aimed at assessing potential threats to birds from its operation, commissioned by "ENBITI UKRAINE LTD" (Kyiv) (ТОВ «ЕНБІТІ Україна» (Київ)).
Darwin Core Archive of Bird counts in Northwestern Azov Sea Subregion in September-November 2019
Macrophyte species occurrences in floodplain water bodies of the Dnipro-Orilskyi Nature Reserve, Ukraine (2024)
This dataset contains macrophyte species occurrence records collected in 2024 from floodplain water bodies within the Dnipro-Orilskyi Nature Reserve, located in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, central Ukraine. The data were obtained through standardized field surveys across 16 aquatic habitats representing a range of hydrological conditions and successional stages. For each sampling site, the presence and relative abundance of vascular aquatic and semi-aquatic plant species were recorded using a semi-quantitative scale (1–5). Geographic coordinates were recorded using handheld GPS devices. This dataset contributes to long-term biodiversity monitoring of freshwater vegetation in protected floodplain ecosystems and provides a basis for assessing ecological changes driven by river regulation and climatic impacts.
Occurrence Aquatic macrophytes Freshwater biodiversity Floodplain ecosystems Vascular plants Mosses Ferns Field survey Dnipro-Orilskyi Nature Reserve Ukraine Protected areas Hydrology Post-regulation succession GBIF
Darwin Core Archive of Macrophyte species occurrences in floodplain water bodies of the Dnipro-Orilskyi Nature Reserve, Ukraine (2024)
Database of animal species of the laboratory of analysis and expertise of biotic resources (Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University, Ukraine)
Location of animal species on the territory of Ukraine is highlighted in the dataset. These are data of expeditionary and stationary observations.
Darwin Core Archive of Database of animal species of the laboratory of analysis and expertise of biotic resources (Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University, Ukraine)
Plants of residential areas of Mykolaiv region
The database includes habitats of alien and natural plant species within the settlements of the Pervomaisk district of the Mykolaiv region and on their outskirts.
Darwin Core Archive of Plants of residential areas of Mykolaiv region
Findings of plants and fungi from "Desna-Starohutskyi" National Nature Park (Desna river basin)
The dataset consists of findings of plants and fungi within the territory "Desna-Starohutskyi" National Nature Park that is situated in Desna river basin.
Darwin Core Archive of Findings of plants and fungi from "Desna-Starohutskyi" National Nature Park (Desna river basin)
Nomenclatural types of Antal Margittai in the Uzhhorod National University Herbarium (UU)
The dataset represents the herbarium specimens selected by Antal Margittai (1880-1939) as nomenclature types for the new taxa. That is the part of the material (approximately 2000 specimens) that was transferred to the Uzhhorod National University Herbarium (UU) from the Hungarian Natural History Museum in 1966. More information about A. Margittai and his herbarium collection can be found in this publication: Mihaly, A.V., Sabadosh, V.I., Roman, V.I., Shevera, M.V. (2024). Database and Digitization of Regional Historical Herbaria: A Case Study of Margittai Collection in the Uzhhorod National University Herbarium (UU). Divesrity 16: 211. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16040211
Darwin Core Archive of Nomenclatural types of Antal Margittai in the Uzhhorod National University Herbarium (UU)
List of amphibian species found in the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
Darwin Core Archive of List of amphibian species found in the territory of the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park
The results of bird censuses in the zonal landscapes of southern Ukraine in the winter of 2001
The dataset presents the results of the bird censuses carried out on February 8-15, 2001 in the south of Ukraine. In contrast to the traditional censuses of waterbirds in this region, they were carried out mainly in the zonal landscape, and their period were not determined by specific dates, but were connected with the period of winter weather in the region (simultaneous presence of negative temperatures and snow cover). The censuses were carried out in the regular nets of 10 x 10 km (see Methodology). 242 squares were obsereved. 994340 individuals of 105 species of birds were counted.
Darwin Core Archive of The results of bird censuses in the zonal landscapes of southern Ukraine in the winter of 2001
Reptiles, amphibians and other animals in the areas of Prysyvaska village territorial community (2021)
The dataset consists of registrations of reptile and amphibian species, as well as some other species of birds, mammals and insects, in the areas of Prysyvaska village territorial community collected during field expeditions in May-August 2021.
Darwin Core Archive of Reptiles, amphibians and other animals in the areas of Prysyvaska village territorial community (2021)
An annoted list of the flora of the forest reserve of national importance «Berezovi kolky» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
By the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR of October 28, 1974, No. 500 "On the Establishment of State Nature Reserves in the Ukrainian SSR". The reserve was established to preserve in their natural state natural habitats unique for southern Ukraine with the participation of Dnipro birch communities in the Lower Dnipro arenas. On the territory of the reserve, 30 rare species of plants and animals included in the international and national conservation lists and two rare plant formations (9) included in the Green Book of Ukraine have been identified. IUCN World Red List, European Red List - Agropyron dasyanthum, Red Data Book of Ukraine Alyssum savranicum, Astragalus borysthenicus, Betula borysthenica, Centaurea breviceps, Goniolimon graminifolium, Stipa borysthenica, Red List of Kherson region - Inula helenium, Quercus robur The site corresponds to the national importance. The list of the of vascular plants includes 88 species of 16 families. The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Berezovi kolky; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annoted list of the flora of the forest reserve of national importance «Berezovi kolky» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles in February 2018 in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (India)
The dataset includes finds of birds (Aves), mammals (Mammalia), insects (Insecta), amphibians (Amphibia) and reptiles (Reptilia) in some northern and northeastern regions of India, mainly in Assam state. The most important thing about this dataset is that it contains inforation on biodiversity from areas that were not previously studied and are hard to be reached.
Darwin Core Archive of Some finds of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles in February 2018 in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (India)
Fishes of streams of Carpathian Highland within old splash dams
Dataset consists of findings of fish species caught within the water bodies (old splash dams) of Carpathian Highland.
Darwin Core Archive of Fishes of streams of Carpathian Highland within old splash dams
Oribatid mites (Sarcoptiformes: Oribatida) of the Lviv region
This dataset contains data on the distribution of oribatid mites in the Lviv region. This data was obtained from the collections of micropreparations of the State Museum of Natural History of the NAS of Ukraine. This dataset is created in frames of the project « Digitization of natural history collections damaged as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine»
Darwin Core Archive of Oribatid mites (Sarcoptiformes: Oribatida) of the Lviv region
Observation of spiders according to literary sources of Kharkov Entomological Society gazette
The dataset contains digitalized data on observations of spiders of the fauna of Ukraine, published in several issues of Proceedings of the Kharkiv Entomological Society gazette. The total amount of observations is 723. The data was excluded from the following publications: 1. Прокопенко Е. В. Пауки породного отвала шахты № 11 Куйбышевского района г. Донецка / Е. В. Прокопенко // Известия Харьковского энтомологического общества. - 1997. - Т. 5, Вып. 1. - С. 140–142. (http://nbuv.gov.ua/UJRN/Vkhet_1997_5_1_21). 2. Полчанинова Н. Ю. Пауки-герпетобионты Ивано-Рыбальчанского участка Черноморского заповедника / Н. Ю. Полчанинова // Известия Харьковского энтомологического общества. - 1997. - Т. 5, Вып. 1. - С. 131–139. (http://nbuv.gov.ua/UJRN/Vkhet_1997_5_1_20). 3. Гнелица В. А. Фауна пауков семейства Linyphiidae лесостепной зоны Украины: 1. Подсемейство Linyphiinae / В. А. Гнелица // Известия Харьковского энтомологического общества. - 2000. - Т. 8, Вып. 1. - С. 132–139. (http://nbuv.gov.ua/UJRN/Vkhet_2000_8_1_17).
Darwin Core Archive of Observation of spiders according to literary sources of Kharkov Entomological Society gazette
Anomaloninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
The dataset includes the biodata of the Anomaloninae specimens held in the fund collections of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine. Most of the specimens were collected in Ukraine from 1952 to 2012 and pinned. Anomaloninae collection is formed from the material collected during a number of expeditions and excursions in various habitat types both natural and anthropogenic of almost all geographic and administrative regions of Ukraine. Some specimens were collected in neighboring countries, such as Russia, Belarus, Moldova. Identification of all species in the dataset was verified by comparison with the voucher specimens and confirmed by the leading taxonomists of Anomaloninae. The collection includes new species for faunistics - Habrocampulum marginatum Nuzhna.
Darwin Core Archive of Anomaloninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) collection of the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Plants from the grassland habitats of Ukraine of pan-European importance
The dataset was collected in the framework of the project "Grassland habitats of Ukraine of pan-European importance: current status, losses and conservation strategy in the context of global climate change and anthropogenic transformation of the environment" with the support of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (project N 2020.01/0140).
Darwin Core Archive of Plants from the grassland habitats of Ukraine of pan-European importance
List of representatives of fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix III of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
Darwin Core Archive of List of representatives of fauna of Ukraine protected according to the Appendix III of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
Soil macrofauna community structure along a hemeroby gradient in an urban park (Dnipro, Ukraine)
This dataset contains occurrence records of soil macrofauna species collected along a hemeroby gradient in a reconstructed urban park — the Botanical Garden of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine. The sampling was conducted from 2011 to 2013 in 20 plots using a standardized transect-based design within each plot (7 transects, 15 sampling points; 105 samples per plot). Each record includes coordinates, date, species identity, and the number of individuals observed. The dataset provides insights into how anthropogenic landscape transformation affects the taxonomic composition and spatial distribution of soil invertebrates. Associated measurements of vegetation naturalness, plant species composition, and soil properties (e.g., moisture, compaction, conductivity) were also recorded. This dataset supports further analysis of ecological gradients, hemeroby effects, and biodiversity patterns in urban ecosystems.
Occurrence soil macrofauna hemeroby urban ecology biodiversity invertebrates RLQ analysis ecological gradient Dnipro Ukraine occurrence Anthropogenic impact
Darwin Core Archive of Soil macrofauna community structure along a hemeroby gradient in an urban park (Dnipro, Ukraine)
Checklist of vascular plants of the landscape reserve of national importance «Sahy» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows «Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine» (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The landscape reserve «Sahy» established in accordance with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR dated 19.04.77 No. 198. Of the total area of the reserve, 103.2 hectares are covered by forest, 379.8 hectares by sands, 0.4 hectares by lakes, 10.5 hectares by swamps, and 6.1 hectares by other types of natural landscapes. The landscape reserve is part of the nature landscape reserve fund of Ukraine, which is protected as a national treasure and is an integral part of the world system of natural areas and objects under special protection. The annotated list of the vascular plants recorded on the territory of the landscape reserve «Sahy» with included 212 species.
Flora; vascular plants; the landscape reserve «Sahy»; an annotated list
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the landscape reserve of national importance «Sahy» (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Modern finds and collection materials of amphibians and reptiles collected by Melitopol herpetologists and fellow scientists
The dataset contains information on the distribution of amphibians and reptiles mainly in southern Ukraine, the Azov and Black Sea regions, Crimea, the Melitopol region, as well as in some Asian and European countries.
Darwin Core Archive of Modern finds and collection materials of amphibians and reptiles collected by Melitopol herpetologists and fellow scientists
Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Striltsivsky steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
List of species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi that are found in the territory of the Striltsivskyi steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Striltsivsky steppe (Luhansk Nature Reserve of NASU, Ukraine)
Checklist of vascular plants of the flora of the Malyi Potomkinskyi Island (Kherson region, Ukraine)
The cheklist flora of Malyi Potemkinskiy Island, including 277 taxa name (276 species and 1 genus) of vascular plants and 25 in culture. The nomenclature and taxonomy of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999).
Darwin Core Archive of Checklist of vascular plants of the flora of the Malyi Potomkinskyi Island (Kherson region, Ukraine)
Wolf tracking, observation of animal diversity, and animals’ daily activity using camera traps in the Kreminsky forests and surrounding areas
The dataset represents 215 records of 21 animal species from the Kreminsky forests and surrounding areas in the Luhansk region, Ukraine. The total species list contains 15 mammals, such as Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Meles meles, Lutra lutra, Martes foina, Mustela putorius, Cervus elaphus, Alces alces, etc., and 6 birds, such as Haliaeetus albicilla, Strix aluco, etc. Also, the dataset includes 12 animal species, checked by camera traps at 7 locations of the Kreminsky forests.
Darwin Core Archive of Wolf tracking, observation of animal diversity, and animals’ daily activity using camera traps in the Kreminsky forests and surrounding areas
In this study, we present a new occurrence core of reptile species distributed in Odesa Oblast (province; south-west Ukraine). We collected 200 records (2012–2022) for 12 species.
Darwin Core Archive of Reptiles in south-west Ukraine
Red list of flora and fauna of Kherson region of Ukraine
The checklist consists of species of animals and plants that are rare or endangered in the territory of the Kherson region of Ukraine. The checklist was implemented by the decision of the twenty-sixth session of the Kherson Regional Council of the sixth convocation dated November 13, 2013 #893.
Darwin Core Archive of Red list of flora and fauna of Kherson region of Ukraine
The scientific articles of the Falz-Fein readings
During 1999-2011 in Kherson were published Scientific Readings. This Scientific readings initiated and organised by Kherson State University. It was established to devote to the issues of environmental ecology, human, plant, animal ecology, ecological culture and environmental education. Problems of biodiversity conservation and development in Ukraine and Europe are discussed. The Scientific readings is regional and contains materials mainly by specialists from scientific and educational institutions of the Kherson Region. All articles are recommended to be published by the decisions of the Kherson State University. The conference is held in the spring in odd-numbered years (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009) etc. The data set contain information of 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 scientific articles. The Scientific readings is not publicized in any digital library of scientific literature and as of 2024 it is not available in any digital library of scientific literature. Nonetheless, the publication contains important scientific information about the occurrences of animal and plant species, including unique records of endemic and protected species of southern Ukraine. The articles of this proceeding highlight the problems of environmental ecology, human, plant, animal ecology, ecological culture and environmental education. The dataset contains an comprehensive records of all species occurrences that have been published in scientific readings “Faltzfein readings” The nomenclature of the dataset follows original taxa names. The materials in Scientific readings are especially important in light of the events of 2022, when a Russian full scale invasion. The data from these Scientific readings actually document the historical state of biodiversity before the outbreak of a full-scale invasion war in the southern Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of The scientific articles of the Falz-Fein readings
Distributional data on invertebrates of Vinnytsia region (Ukraine)
The dataset contains a list of invertebrates identified within the Vinnytsia region, Ukraine. The research and observations of invertebrates were initiated by naturalist and nature researcher Oleksandr Vataha in the vicinity of Nova Obodivka village.
Darwin Core Archive of Distributional data on invertebrates of Vinnytsia region (Ukraine)
Distribution of Spalax microphthalmus in Luhansk region (Ukraine) according to remote probing of the Earth.
The database includes information on the observations of burrows of greater mole-rats (Spalax microphthalmus) in habitats E1.2 and E1.13 within Luhansk region (Ukraine) according to the results of analysis of Google satellite images.
Darwin Core Archive of Distribution of Spalax microphthalmus in Luhansk region (Ukraine) according to remote probing of the Earth.
An annotated list of the flora of the ecological settlement «Raduha» (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
The nomenclature of the vascular plants in dataset follows “Nomenclatural Checklist of vascular plants of Ukraine” (Mosyakin & Fedoronchuk 1999). The checklist dataset the include species composition of the flora with organism quantity of the ecological settlement «Raduha», located on the Oleshkivski sandy area and covers an area of 30 hectares are given. The main direction of the settlement is the spread of the philosophy of complete nutrition and healthy living, as well as training festivals and health practices. The area has almost no anthropogenic impact, so most species grow spontaneously. The studied flora of the eco-village «Raduha» has 262 species of vascular plants Most species of herbaceous plants, trees – 20 species. Of these, one species of vines and 5 species of shrubs. 46 species of honey plants and 63 species of medicinal plants grow on the territory of the ecological settlemen «Raduha».
Checklist; cological settlement Raduha; flora; Kherson region; Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of An annotated list of the flora of the ecological settlement «Raduha» (Kherson Region, Ukraine)
The dataset is prepared by Ukrainian Nature conservation group in collaboration with Institute of Botany and Institute of zoology NAS Ukraine a part of the UNEP project ‘Building national biodiversity information supply and demand in Pan Europe to support implementation & progress review of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework' funded by the European Commission and technically supported the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). Coordinator of the Ukrainian part of the project is Dr. V. Kostiushyn. In order to collect information about the records of alien (primarily invasive) species of plants, animals and fungi in Ukraine, the NGO Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG), in cooperation with the M. H. Kholodny Institute of Botany of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, announced in 2022 the publication of a special collection. In Ukraine, this approach works well, because publishing the publication allows to encourage many authors who have not worked with the GBIF format before. It was the materials of the specially designed collection "Records of alien species of plants and animals in Ukraine" that made up the data array of this dataset. It should be emphasized that the task set before the authors was quite difficult, because at this time there is no official list of invasive or alien species in Ukraine. Moreover, some of these species have been present on the territory of Ukraine for many decades, and in some cases for several hundreds of years. Also, the scale of distribution of such species in Ukraine is very significant and the data set about them can never be complete. Information for this set was provided by 164 specialists from 56 scientific institutions and organizations of Ukraine.
Darwin Core Archive of Records of alien species in Ukraine
Occurrences of Nannospalax leucodon in Ukraine and adjacent countries
The dataset contains occurrences of Nannosplax leucodon, gathered in the field expeditions during 2016-2020 in Ukraine, Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria.
Darwin Core Archive of Occurrences of Nannospalax leucodon in Ukraine and adjacent countries
Finds of rare species of plants and fungi in Ukraine (2022)
Occurrence data was obtained from 115 researchers, represented by 50 research organizations from all over Ukraine, and collected in the framework of the project "Open biodiversity data: serving Nature Conservation in Ukraine", supported by The Rufford Foundation. All the information collected in the dataset was prepared and organized by the authors in the framework of the seminar "Distribution of rare species of biota in Ukraine". It is also planned to publish a printed version of these materials, but publishing has been postponed due to the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Darwin Core Archive of Finds of rare species of plants and fungi in Ukraine (2022)
Records of some plant species in the «Kreydiani vidslonennya» Local Reserve, Ukraine
The dataset includes occurrences of 177 plant species from «Kreydiani vidslonennya» Local Reserve, Luhansk region, Ukraine
Darwin Core Archive of Records of some plant species in the «Kreydiani vidslonennya» Local Reserve, Ukraine
National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine
The IBK Mushroom Culture Collection of the M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany
M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Museum of Nature of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
The B.Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy, Department of Agronomy, Biology and Ecology
Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (NGO)
Bohdan Khmelnytsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University
State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Institute of marine biology of the NAS of Ukraine
Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University
Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Scientific and Ecological Center “Green Square”