This list of mammals of Kyrgyzstan comprises 43 mammal species recorded in Kyrgyzstan, of which four are endangered, five 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. 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: Marmotini Genus: Marmota Gray marmot, M. baibacina Long-tailed marmot, M. caudata Menzbier's marmot, M. menzbieri Genus: Spermophilus Tien Shan ground squirrel, S. relictus Family: Dipodidae (jerboas) Subfamily: Allactaginae Genus: Allactaga Vinogradov's jerboa, A. vinogradovi Family: Gliridae (dormice) Subfamily: Leithiinae Genus: Dryomys Forest dormouse, D. nitedula Family: Cricetidae Subfamily: Arvicolinae Genus: Clethrionomys Tien Shan red-backed vole, C. centralis Genus: Ellobius Alai mole vole, E. alaicus Genus: Microtus Tien Shan vole, M. kirgisorum Family: Muridae (mice, rats, voles, gerbils, hamsters) Subfamily: Gerbillinae Genus: Meriones Midday jird, M. meridianus Tamarisk jird, M. tamariscinus Subfamily: Murinae Genus: Rattus Brown rat, R. norvegicus introduced Turkestan rat, R. turkestanicus

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 (hares) Genus: Lepus Desert hare, L. tibetanus Tolai hare, L. tolai 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

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 Lesser white-toothed shrew, C. suaveolens Subfamily: Soricinae Tribe: Nectogalini Genus: Neomys Eurasian water shrew, N. fodiens 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 Lesser mouse-eared bat, M. blythii Geoffroy's bat, M. emarginatus Genus: Nyctalus Common noctule, N. noctula Subfamily: Vespertilioninae Genus: Eptesicus Botta's serotine, E. bottae 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 Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Felis Jungle cat, F. chaus , presence uncertain 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 Suborder: Caniformia Family: Canidae Genus: Canis Gray wolf, C. lupus Steppe wolf, C. l. campestris Genus: Vulpes Corsac fox, V. corsac Red fox, V. vulpes Genus: Cuon Dhole, C. alpinus Cancellare, I.A.; Kachel, S.M.; Kubanychbekov, Z.; Kulenbekov, R.; Pilgrim, K.L.; McCarthy, K.P. & Weckworth, B.V. (2022). "New distribution record of dhole from southern Kyrgyzstan using non-invasive genetic sampling" (PDF). Canid Biology & Conservation. 24 (1): 1–3. Family: Ursidae (bears) Genus: Ursus Brown bear, U. arctos Family: Mustelidae (mustelids) Genus: Lutra Eurasian otter, L. lutra in Kyrgyzstan Genus: Martes Beech marten, M. foina Genus: Meles Asian badger, M. leucurus Caucasian badger, M. canescens 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 in Kyrgyzstan Subfamily: Bovinae Genus: Bison European bison, B. bonasus Introduced in Kyrgyzstan, but in Kyrgyzstan Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Capra Siberian ibex, C. sibrica Genus: Ovis Argali, O. ammon Family: Cervidae (deer) Subfamily: Cervinae Genus: Cervus Wapiti, C. canadensis Tian Shan wapiti, C. c. songaricus Subfamily: Odocoileinae Genus: Capreolus Siberian roe deer, C. pygargus Family: Suidae Subfamily: Suinae Genus: Sus Wild boar, S. scrofa

Locally extinct The following species are locally extinct in Kyrgyzstan: Tiger, Panthera tigris Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra Onager, Equus hemionus Goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa (extinct in the wild)

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

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