其他摘要:Standardized monitoring methods and evaluation schema are essential for trustworthy information on the distribution, population status and trends of protected species, for which EU member states are obliged to prepare regular reporting. The study presents recent information on distribution of noble crayfish, Astacus astacus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Slovakia, identifies main threats, potential risk and establish the standardized method for monitoring of the species in the future.