Bangladesh
Official name
People's Republic of Bangladesh
ISO alpha-2 code
BD
ISO alpha-3 code
BGD
ISO numeric-3 code
50
Continent
Asia
Assessment ID
327628
Taxon name
Pseudorca crassidens
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Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327627
Taxon name
Platanista gangetica
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Scientific name
Platanista gangetica
Common name(s)
Ganges River Dolphin, Ganges Dolphin, Blind River Dolphin, South Asian River Dolphin, Shushuk, Shushu, Susu, Huchchum, Hurchum, Hush, Shush, Shishu Mach
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
platanistidae
Genus
Platanista
Species
gangetica
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
The Indus and Ganges populations were long regarded as identical until Pilleri and Gihr (1971) divided them into two species (P. gangetica and P. minor), but Kasuya (1972) reduced the two taxa to subspecies of a single species (P. gangetica). The two subs
Platanista gangetica (Roxburgh, 1801); Platanista minor Owen, 1853
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Throughout the distribution range, this species is facing a high risk of human impact, destruction of natural forests and daming of upper reaches of all trans-boundary rivers in the neighbouring countries that is causing massive siltation in all floodplain rivers. There has been a dramatic decline in the Extent of Occurrence, as well as habitat quality, especially in the Ganges (IWC, 2000) and Brahmaputra River basins, which is related to the construction of barrages in the upstream countries (M A R Khan pers. comm). The species has also disappeared from most of the tributaries of GangesBrahmaputra-Meghna river systems due to siltation, insufficient water flow. So, it is now restricted to a few larger channels (pers. obs.). It is assuming that at least 30% decline of population has occurred during last three generations with the decline in its habitat and incidental catch in drag net. Based on the ongoing threats, fragmentation of the population, the species has been assessed as Vulnerable.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Md. Zahangir Alom
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
It occurs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and possibly Sikkim and Bhutan (Culik 2011, Smith and Braulik 2012). This subspecies (P. g. gangetica) occurs in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of the South Asian subcontinent, from the deltas upstream to where they are blocked by rocky barriers, shallow water, fast currents, dams, or barrages (Smith and Braulik 2012). The subspecies P. g. minor is endemic to the rivers of the lower Indus basin in Pakistan (Culik 2011). All major rivers of Bangladesh.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Platanista gangetica lives exclusively in freshwater river system (Ahmed 2009, Culik, 2011, Khan 1985, 1987, Smith et al. 2009) and the estuaries where salinity level is low. Also during monsoon quite a good number visits the northern regions of the Sundarbans (Khan 1985, 1987 and M. A. R. Khan pers. comm). It occurs in all connected rivers and tributaries of Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna system, and Karnaphuli-Sangu river system in southern Bangladesh. They also present in seasonally flooded and lowlands. In general, Platanista gangetica gangetica mostly found in deep pools in river meanders and confluences. In the water ways of Bangladesh Sundarbans, their distribution is conditionally dependent on low salinity, high turbidity and moderate depth during both low and high freshwater flow (Smith et al. 2009).
History
Endangered in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327626
Taxon name
Physeter macrocephalus
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Scientific name
Physeter macrocephalus
Common name(s)
Sperm Whale, Spermacet Whale, Cachelot, Pot Whale, Gandar Timi
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
physeteridae
Genus
Physeter
Species
macrocephalus
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
In the original description Physeter macrocephalus and Physeter catodon, both names are used by Linnaeus (1758) on the same page and no priority is given. However, P. macrocephalus is seen to use more frequently than P. catodon.
Physeter catodon Linnaeus, 1758
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
There is no record of Sperm Whale occurrence in Bangladesh except one carcass that was found in 22 November, 2007 at the Selarchar of Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern coast of Bangladesh (The Daily Purbanchal, 28 November 2007 and The Daily Star, 30 November 2007) that was brought ashore by the tidal surge Sidr that badly impacted Bangladesh western coast. No more information is available to assess this species. Thus it is categorized as Data Deficient.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Md. Zahangir Alom
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
It is generally found in continental slope or deeper water, but can be found in almost all marine waters from the equator to high latitudes (Taylor et al. 2008). Bangladesh: Not known.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It inhabits in deep offshore waters. It prefers deep waters with high sea floor relief. Spends 72% time in foraging dive cycles. Dive duration is 45 minutes and forage up to 1km depth (Rice 1989).
History
Not assessed (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327625
Taxon name
Orcaella brevirostris
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Scientific name
Orcaella brevirostris
Common name(s)
Irrawaddy Dolphin, Iraboti, Hiraboti, Shushuk, Shush, Hush, Hochchum
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
delphinidae
Genus
Orcaella
Species
brevirostris
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Dolphins of the genus Orcaella were recently split into two species, the Irrawaddy Dolphin Orcaella brevirostris and the Snub-fin Dolphin O. heinsohni (Beasley et al. 2002, 2005) as quoted in Reeves et al. 2008. Of these, Orcaella brevirostris occurs in B
Orca (Orcaella) brevirostris Owen, 1866; Orcaella brevirostris brevirostris Ellerman & Morrison-Scott, 1951; Orcaella brevirostris fluminalis Ellerman & Morrison-Scott, 1951; Orcaella fluminalis Gray, 1871; Orcella brevirostris Anderson, 1871; Orcella flu
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
The species is mostly found in freshwater affected coastal waters and waterways of the Sundarbans in a large range. The Extent of Occurrence and the Area of Occupancy of this species is much higher than the threshold level. The population size is 451 individuals (3.4% calves) in the Sundarbans (Smith et al. 2006) and 5,383 individuals in coastal waters in the Bay of Bengal (Smith et al. 2008). It does not fulfill any of the criteria to qualify threatened categories but based on its existing threats, it has been categorized as Near Threatened.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Md. Zahangir Alom
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Reeves et al. 2008 described its distribution in warm coastal waters and rivers from the Bay of Bengal to western Sulawesi, Indonesia. It occurs in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam (Reeves et al. 2008). Waterways of the Sundarbans mangrove forest and fresh water affected coastal waters in the Bay of Bengal.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It generally occurrs in small group of 1-6 animals in the Sundarbans and 1-10 animals in the coastal water, and they are very social. Inconspicuous surfacing, only show part of the back. Leaps are infrequent. Average dive duration is 115.3 second. Turbid fresh and brackish waters in the waterways of the Sundarbans and freshwater affected coastal waters in the Bay of Bengal. They prefer water depth from 2.7-16.0 meter and salinity from 7.0-34.0 ppt (Smith et al. 2008).
History
Critically Endangered in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327624
Taxon name
Neophocaena phocaenoides
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Scientific name
Neophocaena phocaenoides
Common name(s)
Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise, Finless Porpoise, Paknahin Choto Shishu, Pakh-heen Porpoise
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
phocoenidae
Genus
Neophocaena
Species
phocaenoides
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
The recognition of two externally distinct morphological forms of Finless Porpoises as separate biological species (Neophocaena phocaenoides and N. asiaeorientalis) was accepted recently when it was demonstrated that the two forms are reproductively isola
Delphinus phocaenoides G. Cuvier, 1829
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is found in brackish water in the Sundarbans mangrove swamps, coastal and marine waters of the Bay of Bengal. No population size reduction or decline is known. Its Extent of Occurrence is 25,237 km2 (>20,000 km² threshold) and Area of Occupancy is 14,344 km2 (extremely higher than 2,000 km² threshold). Total population size is 1,382 individuals (number of calf is unknown) in coastal waters in the Bay of Bengal (Smith et al. 2008) which is larger than the threshold level. It does not fulfill any of the criteria to qualify threatened categories this species has been categorized as Near Threatened based on its existing threats.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Md. Zahangir Alom
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
It occurs in Indo-Pacific; warm-temperate to tropical waters; Persian Gulf to Malaysia, north coast of Java (Tasan and Leatherwood 1984), China and Japan; coastal waters and some rivers (Wilson and Reeder 2003). Mainly in coastal waters in the Bay of Bengal with higher salinity and depth than Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It is found as single, pairs or groups of up to 7 animals (Smith et al. 2008). They prefer habitat with sandy and soft bottom, and feed on small fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans (mainly demersal species) (Jefferson and Hung 2004). They prefer mangrove swamps, estuarine brackish, coastal and marine water in the Bay of Bengal. They prefer water depth from 5.9-16.0 meter and salinity from 15.0-32.0 ppt.
History
Endangered in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327623
Taxon name
Balaenoptera edeni
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Scientific name
Balaenoptera edeni
Common name(s)
Bryde's Whale, Tropical Whale, Common Bryde's Whale, Eden's Whale, Pygmy Bryde's Whale, Bryde's Whale Complex, Brudarer Timi, Brydes Timi, Timi
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
balaenopteridae
Genus
Balaenoptera
Species
edeni
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
The taxonomic status of the Bryde's Whale is unclear. The smaller form (rarely grows larger than 11.5 meter) compared to ordinary large-type Bryde's Whales (Maximum length 14.6 meter for male and 15.6 meter for female) (Smith et al., 2008a). The smaller
Balaenoptera brydei Olsen, 1913
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
In February 1985, a 13.7 meter long carcass of Balaenoptera sp. was found in the south coast of Cox's Bazar (Sarker 1990). Carcass of Brydes Whale was also found at Mandarbaria on the southwest coast of the Sundarbans in February 2008, and another carcass was found at coast of Barguna district in March 2014. During December 2006 to February 2007, forty sightings of Balaenopterids occurred in and arround the Swatch of No-ground with mean 2.9 individuals (range 1-15) of which six were confirmed Bryde's Whale sightings from photo identification (Smith et al. 2008a). Thus, Bryde's Whales are believed to be distributed throughout the offshore in the Bay of Bengal but there is no estimation of its population size as well as population trends. Thus, this species has been categorized as Data Deficient.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Md. Zahangir Alom
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Tropical and sub-tropical waters throughout the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is found in the Bay of Bengal (mostly found in Swatch of No-ground) at depth >10 meter in near shore to the offshore marine waters.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It prefers coastal and marine waters with high salinity (>18.8ppt) and depth >10 meter to the deep offshore. It occurs in groups or as solitary. Surfaces slowly and leaps rarely.
History
Not assessed (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327622
Taxon name
Vulpes bengalensis
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Scientific name
Vulpes bengalensis
Common name(s)
Bengal Fox, Khek Shial, Kheki
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
canidae
Genus
Vulpes
Species
bengalensis
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Canis bengalensis Shaw, 1800; Canis kokree Sykes, 1831; Canis indicus Hodgson, 1833; Vulpes hodgsonii Gray, 1837
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is uncommon and now restricted mainly to the northwestern part of Bangladesh, and a small population in the border of Moulvibazar. The frequencies of sighting (index of relative abundance) has declined in the past and is being declining ever more rapidly due to retribution killing by villagers. It used to occur widely in Bangladesh but that range has now become quite restricted. So the Extent of Occurrence and Area of Occupancy have declined. Therefore, it qualifies for Vulnerable category.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
M. Monirul H. Khan
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and ranges from the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal to the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. It is native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan (Johnsingh and Jhala 2008). Uncommon resident of Bangladesh, which is currently distributed in the western part of the country (west side of the river Jamuna except the Sundarbans), but a small population occurs in the bordering area of Moulvibazar. In the past, it used to be present along the coastal areas of Comilla and Chittagong revenue divisions, even up to 1980s. (Khan 1996).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is found mostly in family groups. Basically nocturnal but also active during the day, especially throughout monsoon period when sky is overcast. It hunts small mammals (especially rodents), reptiles, insects and crabs occasionally supplemented by sweet fruits. It lives in complex underground burrow network during the day. Usually four young are born inside the burrow during February-April (Kabir 2008). It prefers semi-arid, flat to undulating terrain, scrub, foothills and grassland habitats where it is easy to hunt and dig dens. It avoids dense forests, steep terrain, tall grasslands and true deserts.
History
Vulnerable in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327621
Taxon name
Viverricula indica
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Scientific name
Viverricula indica
Common name(s)
Small Indian Civet, Khatash, Gandho Gakul, Choto Bagdash, Bham, Newl, Kolkat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
viverridae
Genus
Viverricula
Species
indica
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Thirteen sub-species have been reported worldwide.
Civetta indica Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1803; Viverricula indica (Desmarest, 1804); Viverricula malaccensis (Gmelin, 1788)
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Though this species is widely distributed in a diverse habitat throughout Bangladesh but the population has been declining due to different anthropogenic factors. Hunting, poaching and retribution killing of this species for attacking poultry and pigeon coop is also evident. Its countryside habitat is being continuously destroyed. This species does not fulfill any of the criteria for threatened categories. Therefore, this species has been categorized as Near Threatened based on its threats.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Sharmin Akhtar
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This civet is native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia (Jawa, Sumatera), Lao PDR, Viet Nam, Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia), Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand, Introduced to Comoro Isles, Madagascar, Pemba Isles, Socotra Isles, the Philippines, Yemen and Zanzibar. Widely distributed throughout the country (Khan 2008, Khan 2015).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It is found in all forests in the country as well as homestead vegetations, bamboo thickets and old graveyard. Also found in sub-urban areas. This species is primarily nocturnal and terrestrial but sometimes active during day. It usually spends daytime in burrows, tree holes and thickets. Also it likes to hide in disused buildings and ruins. This civet is omnivorous; feeds on small mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, fruits and some vegetable matter (Khan 1985, 1987, 2009). Small Indian Civet marks its territory with the characteristic scent secreted from the civet gland. No marked breeding season; young seen throughout the year. Litter size varies from 2 to 5 babies (Francis 2008).
History
Vulnerable in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327620
Taxon name
Viverra zibetha
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Scientific name
Viverra zibetha
Common name(s)
Large Indian Civet, Baghdas, Bham or Bham Biral, Gandho Gokul or Khatas
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
viverridae
Genus
Viverra
Species
zibetha
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Six subspecies have been proposed (Corbet and Hill 1992) but a taxonomic revision is needed. The validity of the new species V. tainguensis has been seriously questioned (Veron and Walston 2003) and it is now generally considered a synonym of V. zibetha (
Viverra tainguensis Sokolov et al. 1997
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Though this species is widely distributed in diverse habitats, the population has been declining due to retribution killing, hunting for meat, road-side killing and other anthropogenic factors. It has been categorized as Near Threatened based on its level of threats.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Sajeda Begum
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
South and Southeast Asia including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam (Wozencraft 2005). Widely distributed all over the country. This species is found in all terrestrial Protect Areas (Feeroz 2013, 2014, Feeroz et al. 2011, 2012) but does not occur in offshore islands (M A R Khan pers. comm.).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The habitat includes mixed evergreen and deciduous forests, homestead vegetation including bushes. It scrubs as well as secondary forests and plantations often said to have even wider habitat use. It is terrestrial, solitary and nocturnal. It spends most of its time on the ground but is an agile climber. During day time, sleeps in burrows that is usually dug and abandoned by other animals. This civet marks its territory with the secretions from its perineal glands. Mostly carnivorous. Diet includes birds, frogs, snakes, small mammals, eggs, crabs, fish as well as poultry and garbage but also fruits and roots (Khan 1985, 1987, 2009).
History
Endangered in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232
Assessment ID
327619
Taxon name
Ursus thibetanus
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Scientific name
Ursus thibetanus
Common name(s)
Asiatic Black Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Moon Bear, Tibetan Black Bear, Kalo Bhalluk, Bhalu, Bhaluk, Bhalluk
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
ursidae
Genus
Ursus
Species
thibetanus
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
The species was found based on specimens collected from Syhet District and named as Selenarctos thibetanus G. Cuvier, 1823. Of the three subspecies recognized Selenarctos thibetanus thibetanus G. Cuvier, 1823 occurs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and
Ursus torquatus Wagner, 1841; Helarctos tibetanus Adam, 1858; Selenarctos thibetanus G. Cuvier, 1823
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Bangladesh
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Bangladesh
Country ISO code(s)
BGD
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
There is no exact data on population size reduction but due to continuing extreme threats and known presence of just a handful of specimens in disjunct populations and the population has been reducing drastically and it is suspected that more than 80% population has been declined. Thus, this species has been categorized as Critically Endangered.
Year assessed
2015
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Habibon Naher
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp; IUCN (2012) Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
http://iucnredlistbd.org/
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This bear is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Taiwan, Thailand and Viet Nam (Garshelis and Steinmetz 2008). Mixed evergreen forest of northeast and southeast including bamboo clusters and tea gardens under the Chittagong and Sylhet Revenue Divisions. The population from the moist deciduous Sal forests of Greater Mymensingh and Sylhet Districts has disappeared completely (Khan 1985, 1987).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes, in the publication/on website
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species inhabits mixed evergreen forests and bamboo thickets in the hilly regions. It is terrestrial, usually nocturnal and solitary, during day time they hide inside den or caves, thickets, bushes, and tree holes. This bear is omnivorous; feeds on plant parts, insects, small mammals, birds, honey bee, honey, carrion, fruits, nuts, berries, etc. (Prater 1971). Breeds during May to August and gives birth during January-February. Usually 1 or 2 cubs in a litter every other year (at most) after a gestation period of 6 to 8 months (Chakma 2009).
History
Endangered in Bangladesh (IUCN Bangladesh 2000).
Publication
IUCN Bangladesh. 2015. Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. xvi+232