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Assessment ID
94671
Taxon name
Funambulus pennantii
Wroughton, 1905
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Funambulus pennantii
Wroughton, 1905
Common name(s)
Northern Palm Squirrel, Five-striped Palm Squirrel
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
sciuridae
Genus
Funambulus
Species
pennantii
Species authority
Wroughton, 1905
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in distribution (range and area) with a few major threats that do not qualify the species to be categorised as Vulnerable
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, India, Nepal, Pakistan
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical and subtropical dry deciduous forest, montane forests, grasslands, scrublands, plantations, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, introduced vegetation
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss and degradation due to small-scale logging, expansion of human settlements, caught and kept as pets
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94659
Taxon name
Euroscaptor micrura
Hodgson, 1841
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Euroscaptor micrura
Hodgson, 1841
Common name(s)
Himalayan Mole, Short-tailed Mole
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
soricomorpha
Family
talpidae
Genus
Euroscaptor
Species
micrura
Species authority
Hodgson, 1841
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Near Threatened (Downlisted from Vulnerable)
Abbreviated status
NT°
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, few and fragmented locations, with major threats affecting habitat quality in the country. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring region with chances of migration/recolonisation, it
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Bhutan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Subtropical and tropical montane forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss due to expansion of agricultural lands, flooding of the Terai and Duar regions where this taxon occurs
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94643
Taxon name
Dremomys lokriah
Hodgson, 1836
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Dremomys lokriah
Hodgson, 1836
Common name(s)
Orange-bellied Himalayan Squirrel
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
sciuridae
Genus
Dremomys
Species
lokriah
Species authority
Hodgson, 1836
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Widely distributed species with a few major threats, but not serious to be categorised as Near Threatened.
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Subtropical montane evergreen and broad leaved forests
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Human induced habitat degradation due to small-scale logging, selective logging, clear-cutting, expansion of human settlement, road construction activities, harvesting for local consumption, and natural predators
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94640
Taxon name
Diomys crumpi
Thomas, 1917
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Diomys crumpi
Thomas, 1917
Common name(s)
Crump's Mouse
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Diomys
Species
crumpi
Species authority
Thomas, 1917
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, few and fragmented locations, with major threats affecting habitat area and quality. Since the populations are severely fragmented, the category is retained.
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
India, Myanmar, Nepal
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical evergreen, temperate broad leaved, moist deciduous forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Loss of habitat, encroachments, forest fires
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94637
Taxon name
Dacnomys millardi
Thomas, 1916
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Dacnomys millardi
Thomas, 1916
Common name(s)
Millard's Rat ­, Millard's Large-toothed Rat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Dacnomys
Species
millardi
Species authority
Thomas, 1916
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Downlisted from Endangered)
Abbreviated status
VU°
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in area of occupancy, few and fragmented locations, with major threats affecting habitat area and quality in the country. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring country with chances of migration/recolonisation, it is downgraded b
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
China, India, Lao PDR, Nepal
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical and subtropical montane and evergreen forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Deforestation due to anthropogenic activities
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94628
Taxon name
Crocidura horsfieldi
Tomes, 1856
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Crocidura horsfieldi
Tomes, 1856
Common name(s)
Horsfield's Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
soricomorpha
Family
soricidae
Genus
Crocidura
Species
horsfieldi
Species authority
Tomes, 1856
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D2
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Known only from one isolated location
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
India, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical dry deciduous forest and subtropical montane forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss due to anthropogenic activities and forest fires
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94619
Taxon name
Crocidura attenuate
Milne-Edwards, 1872
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Crocidura attenuate
Milne-Edwards, 1872
Common name(s)
Grey Shrew, Grey woodland Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
soricomorpha
Family
soricidae
Genus
Crocidura
Species
attenuate
Species authority
Milne-Edwards, 1872
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Downlisted from Endangered)
Abbreviated status
VU°
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

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 Nepal. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring country with chances of migration/recolonisation,
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Bhutan, China, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical and subtropical montane forests, foothill Terai and Babbar regions
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss due to non-wood forest resource collection, invasive alien species, flooding and water logging, fires, and competitors and predators
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94612
Taxon name
Cricetulus alticola
Thomas, 1917
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Cricetulus alticola
Thomas, 1917
Common name(s)
Ladakh Hamster
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Cricetulus
Species
alticola
Species authority
Thomas, 1917
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Exact location not known
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
China, India, Nepal
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Coniferous forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss due to expansion of human settlements and army camps
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94602
Taxon name
Chimmarogale himalayica
Gray, 1842
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Chimmarogale himalayica
Gray, 1842
Common name(s)
Himalayan Water Shrew, Himalayan Water Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
soricomorpha
Family
soricidae
Genus
Chimmarogale
Species
himalayica
Species authority
Gray, 1842
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Vulnerable (Downlisted from Endangered)
Abbreviated status
VU°
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

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 Nepal. However, since the species occurs in the neighbouring country with chances of migration/recolonisat
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Vietnam
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Temperate forests near streams
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
In Nepal, habitat loss due to agriculture expansion, selective logging, harvesting for medical use, poisoning, pest control activities and decline in prey species pose threat. In general the taxon is also under threat due to natural disasters such as land
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.
Assessment ID
94598
Taxon name
Caprolagus hispidus
Pearson, 1839
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Caprolagus hispidus
Pearson, 1839
Common name(s)
Hispid Hare, Assam Rabbit
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
lagomorpha
Family
leporidae
Genus
Caprolagus
Species
hispidus
Species authority
Pearson, 1839
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Nepal
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Nepal
Country ISO code(s)
NPL
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(ii,iii,iv)+2ab(ii,iii,iv)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Restricted in extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, single location with major threats affecting habitat area and quality. The location is fragmented from the neighbouring country, hence status retained.
Assessment details
Year assessed
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.
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2001) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: version 3.1. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. ii+30pp
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Region Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
South Asia
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes; See Molur et al. 2005
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Grasslands in tropical forests and terai
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss and degradation due to agriculture expansion, non-farm land management, invasive alien species, fires, floods, natural predators, and human disturbance due to research, civil unrest and harvest for local consumption
Publication
Sanjay Molur, C. Srinivasulu, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Sally Walker, P.O. Nameer and Latha Ravikumar (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, India, 618pp.