This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Tajikistan. There are fifty-one mammal species in Tajikistan, of which four are endangered, six are vulnerable, and three are near threatened.This list is derived from the IUCN Red List which lists species of mammals and includes those mammals that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those used in existing Wikipedia articles as of 21 May 2007 and supplemented by the common names and taxonomy from the IUCN, Smithsonian Institution, or University of Michigan where no Wikipedia article was available.

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. 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 LC Tribe: Marmotini Genus: Marmota Long-tailed marmot, Marmota caudata LC Menzbier's marmot, Marmota menzbieri VU Family: Gliridae (dormice) Subfamily: Leithiinae Genus: Dryomys Forest dormouse, Dryomys nitedula LC Family: Dipodidae (jerboas) Subfamily: Allactaginae Genus: Allactaga Severtzov's jerboa, Allactaga severtzovi LC Vinogradov's jerboa, Allactaga vinogradovi LC Family: Cricetidae Subfamily: Arvicolinae Genus: Blanfordimys Afghan vole, Blanfordimys afghanus LC Bucharian vole, Blanfordimys bucharicus LC Genus: Microtus Juniper vole, Microtus juldaschi LC Tien Shan vole, Microtus kirgisorum LC Family: Muridae (mice, rats, voles, gerbils, hamsters, etc.) Subfamily: Gerbillinae Genus: Meriones Midday jird, Meriones meridianus LC Subfamily: Murinae Genus: Nesokia Short-tailed bandicoot rat, Nesokia indica LC

Order: Lagomorpha (lagomorphs)

The lagomorphs comprise two families, Leporidae (hares and rabbits), and Ochotonidae (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. They differ from rodents in a number of physical characteristics, such as having four incisors in the upper jaw rather than two.

Family: Leporidae (rabbits, hares) Genus: Lepus Desert hare, L. tibetanus Family: Ochotonidae (pikas) Genus: Ochotona Large-eared pika, O. macrotis 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 Soricomorpha are insectivorous mammals. The shrews and solenodons resemble mice while the moles are stout-bodied burrowers. Family: Soricidae (shrews) Subfamily: Crocidurinae Genus: Crocidura Lesser rock shrew, C. serezkyensis Subfamily: Soricinae Tribe: Soricini Genus: Sorex Buchara shrew, S. buchariensis 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 Geoffroy's bat, M. emarginatus Fraternal myotis, Myotis frater LC Subfamily: Vespertilioninae Genus: Eptesicus Botta's serotine, Eptesicus bottae LC Genus: Otonycteris Desert long-eared bat, Otonycteris hemprichii LC Subfamily: Miniopterinae Genus: Miniopterus Common bent-wing bat, M. schreibersii Family: Molossidae Genus: Tadarida European free-tailed bat, Tadarida teniotis LC Family: Rhinolophidae Subfamily: Rhinolophinae Genus: Rhinolophus 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 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 Steppe wolf, C. l. campestris Genus: Vulpes Red fox, V. vulpes Family: Ursidae (bears) Genus: Ursus Brown bear, U. arctos Family: Mustelidae (mustelids) Genus: Lutra European otter, L. lutra Genus: Meles Caucasian badger, M. canescens presence uncertain Genus: Mustela Mountain weasel, M. altaica Stoat, M. erminea Steppe polecat, M. eversmannii Least weasel, M. nivalis

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: Bovidae (cattle, antelope, sheep, goats) Subfamily: Antilopinae Genus: Gazella Goitered gazelle, G. subgutturosa Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Capra Markhor, C. falconeri Siberian ibex, C. sibirica Genus: Ovis Argali, O. ammon Urial, O. vignei Genus: Pseudois Bharal, P. nayaur presence uncertain, vagrant Family: Cervidae (deer) Subfamily: Cervinae Genus: Cervus Central Asian red deer C. hanglu

Locally extinct The following species are locally extinct: Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus Dhole, Cuon alpinus Onager, Equus hemionus Leopard, Panthera pardus possibly locally extinct Tiger, Panthera tigris

See also List of chordate orders Lists of mammals by region List of prehistoric mammals Mammal classification List of mammals described in the 2000s

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