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Pakistan

Official name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
ISO alpha-2 code
PK
ISO alpha-3 code
PAK
ISO numeric-3 code
586
Continent
Asia

Ochotona rufescens | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94864
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Temperate montane forests
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Afghan Pika
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Armenia, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenia
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species with a few major threats, but not serious to be categorised as Near Threatened.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Pest control activities and natural predators
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Hazar Ganji NP
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Hazar Ganji NP

Microtus juldaschi | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94766
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Temperate moist forests
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Juniper Vole
Pamir Vole
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, China, Kirghizia, Kurdistan, Pakistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Vulnerable (Downlisted from Endangered)
Assessment status abreviation
VU°
Assessment status criteria
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, few and fragmented locations, with major threats affecting habitat area and quality in the South Asian region. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring region with chances of migration
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss and degradation due to natural disasters in the form of avalanches and landslides
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Meriones persicus | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94764
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Found in mountainous region, favouring dry stone embankment in highlands
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Persian Jird
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Near Threatened (Downlisted from Vulnerable)
Assessment status abreviation
NT°
Assessment status criteria
B2ab (ii,iii)
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in area of occupancy, few and fragmented locations, with major threats affecting habitat area and quality in the South Asian region. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring region with chances of migration/recolonisation, it is do
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Natural disasters in the form of drought
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Hazar Ganji NP
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Hazar Ganji NP

Meriones lybicus | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94763
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Valley and low-lying areas in hot deserts and semi-desert regions
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Libyan Jird
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species. No major threats.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss, drought
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Meriones crassus | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94759
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Hot desert and semi-desert areas
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Niger, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Near Threatened
Assessment status abreviation
NT
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species with major threats affecting its habitat and/or population, although not enough to be categorised as Vulnerable.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Natural disasters, drought, human disturbance in the form of civil unrest, war
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP

Jaculus blanfordi | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94724
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Hot and cold deserts
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Blanford's Jerboa
Greater Three-toed Jerboa
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species with a few major threats, but not serious to be categorised as Near Threatened.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Threats not known for this species or the habitat where it occurs. In Syria, this species is used in falconery, it is assumed that the same might be its fate in Pakistan [Mike Jordan, pers. comm.]
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Zangi Nawar GR
Conservation measures notes: Management plans, education awareness, research on habitat status, biology, ecology, population numbers and range
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan Zangi Nawar GR

Hemiechinus hypomelas | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94696
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Desert and Semi Deserts
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Brandt's Hedgehog
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Iran, Islands of Tanb and Kharg, Oman, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species. No major threats known.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Threats not known for this species or the habitat where it occurs
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP

Hemiechinus auritus | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94692
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Deserts
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Long-eared Hedgehog
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Libya, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tazkistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed in South Asia. No major threats. Also found in neighbouring region.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Threats not known for this species or to the habitat where it occurs
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Ziaret Juniper Forest WS, Nag Valley GR
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Ziaret Juniper Forest WS, Nag Valley GR

Gerbillus cheesmani | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94679
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Desert and semi-desert
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species. No major threats.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Threats not known for this taxon or the habitat where it occurs
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: Species is present in the following protected area(s): Pakistan: Baluchistan: Hazar Ganji NP

Gerbillus aquilus | Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report

NRL Record ID
94678
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
Pakistan
Country ISO code(s)
PAK
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Temperate forests and grasslands
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Mammals
Common Names
Swarthy Gerbil
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
About the assessment
Assessment year
2005
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Molur, S., C. Srinivasulu, B. Srinivasulu, S. Walker, P.O. Nameer and L. Ravikumar (Eds.) (2005). Status of South Asian Non-volant Small Mammals: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (C.A.M.P.) Workshop Report. Zoo Outreach Organisation, CBSG-South Asia, Coimbatore, 618pp.
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
NGO
Assessor affiliation specific
NGO
Assessment rationale/justification
Roberts (1997) treated this taxon as subspecies of Gerbillus cheesmani. With it being upgraded to specific status, the exact location of its occurrence in the region is not known. Due to lack of information on its biology and distribution in the region, t
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
No threats have been recorded for this taxon or its habitat
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures: