A comprehensive overview of Carinthia’s endangered fauna: review of the Red List of endangered animals of Carinthia

Abstract

The book Red List of Endangered Animals of Carinthia [1], published by the Publishing House of the Natural Science Association for Carinthia, is the first state-wide assessment of the conservation status of Carinthia’s fauna, based on the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This extensive monograph, led by project manager Christian Komposch (ÖKOTEAM Graz) and involving 78 authors, provides detailed information on species frequency, distribution (both horizontal and elevational), habitat use, and biology across Carinthia.