Problem
Threatened species of Otocolobus manul ferrugineous
Other Names:
Threatened species of Red manul; Pallas cat Nature:
Otocolobus manul ferrugineous has long been hunted for its fur in relatively large numbers. However there has been little recent international trade.
Background:
The Manul is adapted to cold arid environments and has a wide distribution throughout central Asia. Otocolobus manul ferrugineous is found from the Caspian to Pakistan. Relatively specialized in its habitat requirements. It is found in stony alpine desert and grassland habitats, but is generally absent from lowland sandy desert basins.
Incidence:
The Palla's cat is considered as a "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened" species by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Felidae Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group Web Page(s):
Conservation of the Pallas's catCITES Appendices
Classification of Cat Species in the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM
Felis manul/ Pallas' cat
Otocolobus manul
Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Carnivores→ Networks
Societal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
25.03.2019 – 17:23 CET