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Indian Pangolin

Manis crassicaudata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Pholidota ›Family: Manidae ›Genus: Manis

About

The Indian pangolin, thick-tailed pangolin, or scaly anteater (Manis crassicaudata) is a pangolin found in the plains and hills of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. It is not common anywhere in its range. Like other pangolins, it has large, overlapping scales on its body which act as armour. It can also curl itself into a ball as self-defence against predators such as the tiger. The colour of its scales varies depending on the colour...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Pangolin?
The scientific name of Indian Pangolin is Manis crassicaudata.
What is the conservation status of Indian Pangolin?
The Indian Pangolin has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the order Pholidota.
What family does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the family Manidae.
What genus does Indian Pangolin belong to?
Indian Pangolin belongs to the genus Manis.

In the News

Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan

The endangered Indian pangolin, already devastated by the illegal wildlife trade, is facing another crisis in Pakistan, one of the four countries where it’s found: rapid habitat loss. Key habitats of the Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) have particularly disappeared in Pakistan’s rural, mountainous northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to new research, reports contributor Emma […]

Mongabay · 7/13/2026