This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Uzbekistan. There are 98 mammal species in Uzbekistan, of which one is critically endangered, three are endangered, six are vulnerable, and four are near threatened.

The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: EX Extinct No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. EW Extinct in the wild Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range. CR Critically endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild. EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. NT Near threatened The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future. LC Least concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species. DD Data deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Order: Rodentia (rodents) Rodents make up the largest order of mammals, with over 40% of mammalian species. They have two incisors in the upper and lower jaw which grow continually and must be kept short by gnawing. Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to . Suborder: Hystricognathi Family: Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) Genus: Hystrix Indian crested porcupine, H. indica presence uncertain Suborder: Sciurognathi Family: Sciuridae (squirrels) Subfamily: Xerinae Tribe: Xerini Genus: Spermophilopsis Long-clawed ground squirrel, S. leptodactylus Tribe: Marmotini Genus: Marmota Long-tailed marmot, M. caudata Menzbier's marmot, M. menzbieri Genus: Spermophilus Yellow ground squirrel, Spermophilus fulvus Little ground squirrel, Spermophilus pygmaeus Family: Gliridae (dormice) Subfamily: Leithiinae Genus: Dryomys Forest dormouse, Dryomys nitedula Family: Dipodidae (jerboas) Subfamily: Allactaginae Genus: Allactaga Great jerboa, Allactaga major Severtzov's jerboa, Allactaga severtzovi Vinogradov's jerboa, Allactaga vinogradovi Genus: Allactodipus Bobrinski's jerboa, Allactodipus bobrinskii Subfamily: Cardiocraniinae Genus: Salpingotus Heptner's pygmy jerboa, Salpingotus heptneri Subfamily: Dipodinae Genus: Dipus Northern three-toed jerboa, Dipus sagitta Genus: Eremodipus Lichtenstein's jerboa, Eremodipus lichtensteini Genus: Jaculus Turkmen jerboa, Jaculus turcmenicus Genus: Paradipus Comb-toed jerboa, Paradipus ctenodactylus Genus: Stylodipus Thick-tailed three-toed jerboa, Stylodipus telum Family: Cricetidae Subfamily: Arvicolinae Genus: Blanfordimys Afghan vole, Blanfordimys afghanus Genus: Ellobius Zaisan mole vole, Ellobius tancrei Family: Muridae (mice, rats, voles, gerbils, hamsters) Subfamily: Gerbillinae Genus: Meriones Libyan jird, Meriones libycus LC Midday jird, Meriones meridianus Tamarisk jird, Meriones tamariscinus Subfamily: Murinae Genus: Nesokia Short-tailed bandicoot rat, Nesokia indica LC

Order: Lagomorpha (lagomorphs) The lagomorphs comprise two families, Leporidae with hares and rabbits, and Ochotonidae with pikas. Though they can resemble rodents, and were classified as a superfamily in that order until the early 20th century, they have since been considered a separate order. Family: Leporidae Genus: Lepus Tolai hare, L. tolai Family: Ochotonidae Genus: Ochotona Turkestan red pika, O. rutila

Order: Erinaceomorpha (hedgehogs and gymnures)

The order Erinaceomorpha contains a single family, Erinaceidae, which comprise the hedgehogs and gymnures. The hedgehogs are easily recognised by their spines while gymnures look more like large rats.

Family: Erinaceidae (hedgehogs) Subfamily: Erinaceinae Genus: Hemiechinus Long-eared hedgehog, H. auritus Genus: Paraechinus Brandt's hedgehog, P. hypomelas

Order: Soricomorpha (shrews, moles, and solenodons)

The "shrew-forms" are insectivorous mammals. The shrews and solenodons closely resemble mice while the moles are stout-bodied burrowers. Family: Soricidae (shrews) Subfamily: Crocidurinae Genus: Crocidura Gueldenstaedt's shrew, C. gueldenstaedtii Lesser white-toothed shrew, C. suaveolens Genus: Diplomesodon Piebald shrew, D. pulchellum Subfamily: Soricinae Tribe: Soricini Genus: Sorex Eurasian pygmy shrew, S. minutus

Order: Chiroptera (bats)

The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals. Family: Vespertilionidae Subfamily: Myotinae Genus: Myotis Long-fingered bat, M. capaccinii Geoffroy's bat, M. emarginatus Fraternal myotis, M. frater Bokhara whiskered bat, M. bucharensis Subfamily: Vespertilioninae Genus: Eptesicus Bobrinski's serotine, E. bobrinskoi Botta's serotine, E. bottae Serotine, E. serotinus Genus: Nyctalus Greater noctule bat, N. lasiopterus Lesser noctule, N. leisleri Family: Rhinolophidae Subfamily: Rhinolophinae Genus: Rhinolophus Bokhara horseshoe bat, R. bocharicus Greater horseshoe bat, R. ferrumequinum Lesser horseshoe bat, R. hipposideros

Order: Carnivora (carnivorans)

There are over 260 species of carnivorans, the majority of which feed primarily on meat. They have a characteristic skull shape and dentition. Suborder: Feliformia Family: Felidae (cats) Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Caracal Caracal, C. caracal Genus: Felis Jungle cat, F. chaus African wildcat, F. lybica Asiatic wildcat, F. l. ornata Sand cat, F. margarita Genus: Lynx Eurasian lynx, L. lynx Genus: Otocolobus Pallas's cat, O. manul Subfamily: Pantherinae Genus: Panthera Snow leopard, P. uncia Family: Hyaenidae (hyaenas) Genus: Hyaena Striped hyena, H. hyaena Suborder: Caniformia Family: Canidae (dogs, foxes) Genus: Canis Golden jackal, C. aureus Gray wolf, C. lupus Genus: Vulpes Corsac fox, V. corsac Red fox, V. vulpes Family: Ursidae (bears) Genus: Ursus Brown bear, U. arctos Family: Mustelidae (mustelids) Genus: Lutra Eurasian otter, L. lutra Genus: Meles Asian badger, M. leucurus Genus: Mustela Stoat, M. erminea Steppe polecat, M. eversmannii Least weasel, M. nivalis Genus: Vormela Marbled polecat, V. peregusna

Order: Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates)

The odd-toed ungulates are browsing and grazing mammals. They are usually large to very large, and have relatively simple stomachs and a large middle toe. Family: Equidae (horses etc.) Genus: Equus Onager, E. hemionus Turkmenian kulan, E. h. kulan

Order: Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)

The even-toed ungulates are ungulates whose weight is borne about equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in perissodactyls. There are about 220 artiodactyl species, including many that are of great economic importance to humans. Family: Cervidae (deer) Subfamily: Cervinae Genus: Cervus Central Asian red deer C. hanglu Bactrian deer, C. h. bactrianus Family: Bovidae (cattle, antelope, sheep, goats) Subfamily: Antilopinae Genus: Gazella Goitered gazelle, G. subgutturosa Genus: Saiga Saiga antelope, S. tatarica Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Capra Markhor, C. falconeri Siberian ibex, C. sibirica Genus: Ovis Argali, O. ammon Urial, O. vignei

Locally extinct The following species are locally extinct in Uzbekistan: Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus Dhole, Cuon alpinus Leopard, Panthera pardus Tiger, Panthera tigris

See also List of chordate orders Lists of mammals by region Mammal classification

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