The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Chinese Pangolin
Manis pentadactyla
A nocturnal, scale-armoured insectivore hunted to the brink for its keratin scales and meat.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
A nocturnal, scale-armoured insectivore hunted to the brink for its keratin scales and meat.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2019 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Pholidota |
| Family | Manidae |
| Range | China, Himalayan foothills, SE Asia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has a sticky tongue longer than its own body.
- Digs deep burrows with powerful, curved fore-claws.
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Chinese Pangolin art print
Museum-grade art print from the Chinese Pangolin plate.
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Chinese Pangolin notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Chinese Pangolin plate.
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