The research was carried out in the period 2021-2024 in natural and anthropogenic ecosystems of the sector. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diversity of terrestrial vertebrate fauna and to highlight the importance of the sector for biodiversity conservation in the southern part of the republic. Species diversity of terrestrial vertebrates was assessed according to standard methods. The terrestrial vertebrate fauna was represented by 36 species of mammals, 64 species of birds, 6 amphibian species and 4 reptile species. 7 mammal species, 6 bird species one amphibian and 2 reptile species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova. The most common and widespread species are the eurytopic ones with large limits of ecological valence.
