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Indian pangolin

Order : Pholidota
Family : Manidae
Species : Manis crassicaudata

 

The Indian pangolin, thick-tailed pangolin is listed as Near Threatened (Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, or LR/nt), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Indian pangolin

Manis crassicaudata is reported not to be common anywhere.

The Indian pangolin is a solitary and nocturnal animal.

The site is an important breeding place for the nationally protected Smooth Indian Otter, Hog Deer, Sambar, and several reptiles, and the endangered Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is thought to be present.

The status of Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata is considered as intermediate.

Indian Pangolin or Manis crassicaudata is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Near Threatened . (Full text)

Indian pangolins are bigger than Chinese pangolins. (Full text)

1. Manis, genus Manis -- (type genus of the Manidae)
Manis
genus Manis
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