Species Composition and Distribution of the Vertebrates at Maritsa River in the City of Plovdiv

In recent years, over-exploitation, urbanization, pollution, removal of riparian vegetation, among other human activities, threaten some of the richest ecosystems - rivers. Many vertebrates are the first to feel the effects of the negative impact and are forced to leave the modified, uninhabitable habitats. A comprehensive study of vertebrates on the Maritsa River has not been conducted for more than 10 years. This study provides new data on the species composition and distribution of the vertebrates along the Maritsa River in the city of Plovdiv.