Modern Flora and Fauna of the Ciomadul Region

Abstract

The Ciomadul (Csomád) region hosts a diverse array of flora and fauna. Many of these species are typical of the Eastern Carpathians, but several species are unique, like the carnivorous sundew (Drosera) or Siberian lingularia (Ligularia sibirica) that have existed in the peatbog since the last ice age. Among the protected animal species in the area, those that still have stable populations are the brown bear or yellow-bellied toad. Other, rarer species require special attention, such as the Transylvanian dark bush-cricket or the Carpathian newt, unique to the region and whose population is considered endangered.