Manidae
Sunda Pangolin
Manis javanica Desmarest, 1822
This is a detailed description of the anatomy, behaviour and ecology of the Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica).
Chinese Pangolin
Manis pentadactyla Linnaeus, 1758
Manis pentadactyla, the Chinese pangolin, is a scaly nocturnal mammal found across South and East Asia.
White-bellied Pangolin
Manis tricuspis Rafinesque, 1821
Phataginus tricuspis, the white-bellied African pangolin, is a small scaled mammal currently classified as Endangered due to unsustainable hunting.
Giant Ground Pangolin
Manis gigantea Illiger, 1815
Manis gigantea, the giant pangolin, is the largest pangolin species with distinct physical traits and little studied reproduction.
Temminck's Ground Pangolin
Manis temminckii Smuts, 1832
Manis temminckii (ground pangolin) is an African toothless mammal covered in protective keratin scales that eats ants and termites.
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