At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Philippine pangolin is a scale-covered ant-eater found only in the Palawan area of the Philippines. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It is heavily targeted by traffickers despite its small, island-restricted range.
Range & habitat
The Palawan region of the Philippines.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Poaching and trafficking
- Habitat loss
- A restricted island range
Why it matters
An island-endemic pangolin pushed to the brink by trafficking, the Philippine pangolin is a flagship for Philippine wildlife protection.
Sources
Sources for Philippine Pangolin
- IUCN Red List — look up Philippine Pangolin (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Philippine pangolin found?
Only in the Palawan region of the Philippines, giving it a small, island-restricted range that makes trafficking pressure especially damaging.
Why is the Philippine pangolin Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite poaching and trafficking, habitat loss, and its restricted range. See the IUCN Red List for the current assessment.
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