Nilgiri Marten

Martes gwatkinsii

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The Nilgiri marten is the only marten species native to southern India. It lives in the hills of the Nilgiris and parts of the Western Ghats. With only around a thousand members left it is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

With only around a thousand members left it is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Preys on birds, small mammals (including the Malabar giant squirrel) and insects such as cicadas.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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