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In this paper diversity and new records of species from the genus Eunotia in freshwater habitats from Vranica mountain are presented. During our research for this study 22 species were identified. Comparing our results with publications by various authors who have explored algae in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is not any data about the presence and distribution of four species. Newly recorded species for the flora of algae of Bosnia and Herzegovina were listed as follows: Eunotia curtagrunowii, Eunotia implicata, Eunotia mucophila and Eunotia subherkiniensis. Data about identified species as well as their distribution and ecological characteristics are presented in this paper. Physical and chemical characteristics of freshwater habitats, where rare and endangered species occurred, are described. Mountain springs, streams and peatlands represent suitable habitats for species from the genus Eunotia. Since they provide optimal conditions for rare and endangered species in the future they should be included in continuous monitoring