Philippine pangolin: From Endangered to Critically Endangered. Little is known about its ecology and biology. This small mammal is endemic (meaning “native only”) to the forests, grasslands, and agricultural lands of the Philippines. Image Source: USAID Protect Wildlife Despite precautions being given for them, the Philippine Pangolin is in danger of being depleted. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world, despite an international ban on their trade.

Like the other seven species of pangolin found worldwide, the Philippine Pangolin is heavily hunted and trafficked for local use of its meat and scales as well as for international trade elsewhere in Asia. The Philippine pangolin has been reported to have an affinity with fig trees, as these trees provide tree hollows in hide in and attract their primary source of food; ants. The Endangered Pangolins. In pangolin. This species is also known by the following name(s): Palawan Pangolin, Balintong. The Palawan species is considered nearly threatened. The Eight Species of Pangolins. In this week’s article, we hope to educate and spread awareness of the Philippine pangolin, also known by its scientific name Manis culionensis.This small mammal is endemic (meaning “native only”) to the forests, grasslands, and agricultural lands of the Philippines. The Philippine pangolin is found in the Palawan faunal region, an area which has many endemic species, including the pangolin, the Palawan bearded pig and the Philippine mouse-deer. Philippine Pangolin is listed as “Critical Endangered” species in the Philippines and threatened to be closer to extinction, IUCN claims. The Endangered Philippine Pangolin is endemic to Palawan in the south-west of the country, and five other islands adjacent to it. But, let’s face it.

Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Their scales are used in traditional Asian medicines and their meat is considered a luxury food throughout Asia. Endangered Species Spotlight: The Philippine Pangolin . In this week’s article, we hope to educate and spread awareness of the Philippine pangolin, also known by its scientific name Manis culionensis. One of eight pangolin species in the world, the Philippine pangolin—an elusive, solitary and nocturnal mammal—is the least studied in the family of scaly anteaters. IUCN Red List account Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. More than 1 million pangolins have been trafficked in the last decade.