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Angola

Official name
Republic of Angola
ISO alpha-2 code
AO
ISO alpha-3 code
AGO
ISO numeric-3 code
24
Continent
Africa
Assessment ID
327461
Taxon name
Mellivora capensis
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Mellivora capensis
Common name(s)
Ratel
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
mustelidae
Genus
Mellivora
Species
capensis
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327460
Taxon name
Lutra maculicolis
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lutra maculicolis
Common name(s)
Lontra malhada
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
mustelidae
Genus
Lutra
Species
maculicolis
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Rios, lagos e pà¢ntanos em todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327459
Taxon name
Genetta tigrina
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Genetta tigrina
Common name(s)
Geneta
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
viverridae
Genus
Genetta
Species
tigrina
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327458
Taxon name
Civettictis civetta
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Civettictis civetta
Common name(s)
Civeta
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
viverridae
Genus
Civettictis
Species
civetta
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327457
Taxon name
Leptailurus serval
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Leptailurus serval
Common name(s)
Serval
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
felidae
Genus
Leptailurus
Species
serval
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327456
Taxon name
Caracal caracal
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Caracal caracal
Common name(s)
Caracal
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
felidae
Genus
Caracal
Species
caracal
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Províncias do Sul
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327455
Taxon name
Felis silvestris
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Felis silvestris
Common name(s)
Gato Selvagem
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
felidae
Genus
Felis
Species
silvestris
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327454
Taxon name
Panthera pardus
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Panthera pardus
Common name(s)
Leopardo
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
felidae
Genus
Panthera
Species
pardus
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todo país
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva de animais que consome
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327453
Taxon name
Manis tetradactyla
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Manis tetradactyla
Common name(s)
Pangolim de Floresta
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
pholidota
Family
manidae
Genus
Manis
Species
tetradactyla
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Phataginus tetradactyla
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Florestas húmidas das províncias do Norte
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva e Fragmentação do habitat
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327452
Taxon name
Manis temminckii
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Manis temminckii
Common name(s)
Pangolim vulgar
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
pholidota
Family
manidae
Genus
Manis
Species
temminckii
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Smutsia temminckii
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Angola
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Angola
Country ISO code(s)
AGO
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Vulnerável)
Abbreviated status
Vul
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment details
Year assessed
2018
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Criteria system used
Non-IUCN
Reference for methods given
Ministerio do Ambiente (2018) LISTA VERMELHA DE ESPÉCIES DE ANGOLA: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Províncias do sul excepto Namibe
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Caça furtiva e Fragmentação do habitat
Publication
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola