Sunda Pangolin

Manis javanica

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Pholidota · Manidae

About

The Sunda pangolin, also known as the Malayan or Javan pangolin, is a species of pangolin. It is a member of the Manidae family. Its English name comes from the Malay name pëngulin, which means "roller".

Fun Fact

Sunda pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammals — more than one million have been poached in the last decade — and when threatened they curl into an armour-plated ball that even tigers struggle to unroll.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

13-20 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Habitat Fragmentation
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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