First findings of yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis (Melchior, 1834)) in the Neum area in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

The first documented surveys of the populations of small mammals in the coastal area of the sea in Bosnia and Herzegovina in recent history were carried out from September, 25-28, 2023. A total of 50 Sherman LFG traps were set in two locations: Lastva and Tanko Sedlo on the Klek peninsula. In total, four individuals of the species Apodemus flavicollis (Melchior, 1834) and two individuals of the species Apodemus sylvaticus (Linnaeus, 1758) were caught, which represents the first finding of this species in the Neum area. The absence ofthe expected species Apodemus epimelas (Nehring, 1902) is a surprise considering the habitat type.