White-bellied (tree) pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis).
Image: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
At a glance
- IUCN category
- EN · Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The white-bellied (tree) pangolin is a small, climbing, scale-covered ant-eater of African forests. It is assessed as Endangered.
It is among the most heavily trafficked of the African pangolins.
Range & habitat
Forests of western and central Africa.
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 for scales and meat
- Habitat loss
Why it matters
A tree-climbing African pangolin and a major target of trafficking, the white-bellied pangolin is a flagship against the illegal wildlife trade.
Gallery
White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis).
Image: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
Sources for White-bellied Pangolin
- IUCN Red List — look up White-bellied Pangolin (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the white-bellied pangolin different from ground pangolins?
Why is the white-bellied pangolin Endangered?
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