Late Maeotian bony fish fauna in the North-Western Black Sea region (in Ukrainian)

摘要: Results of studying fossil bony fish fauna from the three Late Maeotian localities in the North-Western Black Sea region–Orikhivka, Andriivka and Novoukrainka 1–are presented. 15 species of 11 genera and 3 orders (Cypriniformes, Siluriformes, Esociformes) were identified. Еcological analysis of the Late Maeotian ichthyofaunistic complexes of Southern Ukraine is presented. Core complex composed by representatives of the family Cyprinidae. Herbivorous, malacophages, carnivorous and omnivorous forms were found in all communities. The species composition of fish fauna is characterizing reservoirs with different conditions of existence: heavily overgrown parts warmed bed with sandy bottom and a slow stream; muddy shallow areas with warm water; rapids with moderate to speed flow; deep sloughs and backwaters.