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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
Subscribe to Angola
Assessment ID
327451
Taxon name
Orycteropus afer
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Orycteropus afer
Common name(s)
Gimbo
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
tubulidentata
Family
orycteropodidae
Genus
Orycteropus
Species
afer
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todas as províncias excepto Cabinda
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
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327450
Taxon name
Loxodonta africana subsp. africana
Infrarank
Loxodonta africana africana
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Loxodonta africana subsp. africana
Common name(s)
Elefante da Savana
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Loxodonta africana africana
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
proboscidea
Family
elephantidae
Genus
Loxodonta
Species
africana subsp. africana
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Todas as Províncias excepto Bié e Huambo
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
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327449
Taxon name
Loxodonta africana subsp. cyclotis
Infrarank
Loxodonta africana cyclotis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Loxodonta africana subsp. cyclotis
Common name(s)
Elefante da Floresta
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Loxodonta africana cyclotis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
proboscidea
Family
elephantidae
Genus
Loxodonta
Species
africana subsp. cyclotis
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Províncias de Cabinda, Zaire, Uíge, Bengo e Cuanza 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
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327448
Taxon name
Equus burchellii
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Equus burchellii
Common name(s)
Zebra de Planície
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
perissodactyla
Family
equidae
Genus
Equus
Species
burchellii
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Províncias do sul de Angola
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
Pressão da caça furtiva
Publication
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327436
Taxon name
Giraffa camelopardalis subsp. angolensis
Infrarank
Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Giraffa camelopardalis subsp. angolensis
Common name(s)
Girafa de Angola
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
giraffidae
Genus
Giraffa
Species
camelopardalis subsp. angolensis
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Províncias do Cunene e do Cuando Cubango
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
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327435
Taxon name
Syncerus caffer subsp. caffer
Infrarank
Syncerus caffer caffer
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Syncerus caffer subsp. caffer
Common name(s)
Búfalo
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Syncerus caffer caffer
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
bovidae
Genus
Syncerus
Species
caffer subsp. caffer
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Reserva do Búfalo (Benguela) províncias do Moxico e Cuando Cubango
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
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327434
Taxon name
Papio ursinus
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Papio ursinus
Common name(s)
Babuino (Macaco Cão-Cinzento)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
primates
Family
cercopithecidae
Genus
Papio
Species
ursinus
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Parque Nacional do Iona, 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 Fragmentação do Habitat
Publication
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327433
Taxon name
Suricata suricatta
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Suricata suricatta
Common name(s)
Suricata
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
herpestidae
Genus
Suricata
Species
suricatta
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Parque Nacional do Iona, 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 degradação do Habitat
Publication
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327432
Taxon name
Vulpes chama
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Vulpes chama
Common name(s)
Raposa das Areias
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
canidae
Genus
Vulpes
Species
chama
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Parque Nacional do Iona, 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 de Animais que Consome
Publication
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola
Assessment ID
327431
Taxon name
Colobus angolensis
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Colobus angolensis
Common name(s)
Colobo
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
primates
Family
cercopithecidae
Genus
Colobus
Species
angolensis
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
Threatened with extinction (Espécie Ameaçada de Extinção)
Abbreviated status
AEx
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2019/06/Lista-Vermelha-de-Espe%CC%81cies-em-Angola.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ocorrência Histórica: Florestas densas das Províncias do Zaíre, Uíge, Lunda Norte, Cuanza Norte e Bengo
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 degradação do seu habitat
Publication
Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras
Ministério do Ambiente (2018). Lista Vermelha de especies de Angola: Extintas, ameaçadas de extinção, vulneráveis e invasoras. Ministério do Ambiente, Angola