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Vertebrates Department
Main activities
Studies are conducted in terms of species diversity, distribution, morphology, biology, ecology, phylogeny and conservation value of vertebrates (fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals) of Bulgaria and the neighbouring countries. The Museum preserves one of the most significant ornithological collections on the Balkan Peninsula.Current projects
Morphometric Characteristics and Mapping of Freshwater Fish in Bulgaria
Updated List of Freshwater Fish in Bulgaria
Comparative Characteristics of the Ichthyological Faunistic Complexes of the Rivers of the Aegean and the Black Sea Basins
Phylogenetic Studies of Amphibians and Reptiles in Bulgaria
Studies on Morphology, Infraspecific Differentiation, Sex Dimorphism and Taxonomy of the Lizards of the family Lacertidae in Bulgaria
Studies on the Status of Amphibian Populations in Bulgaria
Scientific Staff
Zlatozar Boev — Professor DSc, head of department
Nikolay Tzankov — Dr, zoologist
Tihomir Stefanov — MSc, ichtyologist
Andrei Stojanov — MSc, zoologist
Vera Hristova — technical assistant