Findings of animal and plant objects listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation on the territory of Shihan Kushtau (Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia)

Abstract

The article presents information about the findings of rare species of plants and animals on the territory of Mount Kushtau (Republic of Bashkortostan). During the period from 2014 to 2019, six representatives of the flora of the species and eight representatives of the fauna listed in the Red Book of Russia were discovered. Their brief characteristics and population characters are given. Based on that studies we recommend that Shihan Kushtau be given the status of a specially protected area.