Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Sri Lanka: A Review of Current Knowledge, Threats and Research Priorities

Authors

  • P.K.P. Perera Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardanapura
  • K.V.D.H.R. Karawita Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardanapura
  • M.G.T. Pabasara Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardanapura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31357/jtfe.v7i1.3018

Abstract

The Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is arguably the least studied species of all Asiatic pangolin species and, is the solitary pangolin species recorded in Sri Lanka. Growing concerns over their population decline due to poaching and trading has triggered a move to uplift Indian Pangolin to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). However, lack of reliable scientific information on the behavior, ecology and threats for the survival of Indian Pangolin remains a major limitation in conservation of the species. This narrative review discusses the current knowledge on Indian Pangolin with special reference to Sri Lanka, and identifies key research priorities for better conservation planning of the species.

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Published

2017-07-30

How to Cite

Perera, P., Karawita, K., & Pabasara, M. (2017). Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Sri Lanka: A Review of Current Knowledge, Threats and Research Priorities. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.31357/jtfe.v7i1.3018

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Feature Article

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