VU
Assessment ID
263674
Taxon name
Taphozous perforatus
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Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263666
Taxon name
Sylvisorex vulcanorum
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Scientific name
Sylvisorex vulcanorum
Common name(s)
Dwarf Forest Shrew, Vulcano Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
insectivora
Family
soricidae
Genus
Sylvisorex
Species
vulcanorum
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D2
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Only two documented locations in Uganda, combined AOO under 1000km2
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Rwenzori National Park, Mgahinga National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
variety of montane habitats including tropical moist forest, swamps and areas dominated by bamboo vegetation 1780-3000m
Threats listed in assessment
Forest loss and degradation on lower slopes
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263664
Taxon name
Sylvisorex lunaris
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Scientific name
Sylvisorex lunaris
Common name(s)
Long-tailed Forest Shrew, Moon Forest Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
insectivora
Family
soricidae
Genus
Sylvisorex
Species
lunaris
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2ab(iii); D2
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Only three known locations in Uganda. Combined AOO is 1020km2 .
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Rwenzori Mt National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Primary montane tropical moist forest 1785-4500m
Threats listed in assessment
Forest loss and degradation
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263658
Taxon name
Smutsia temminckii
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Scientific name
Smutsia temminckii
Common name(s)
Ground Pangolin, Temminck's Ground Pangolin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
pholidota
Family
manidae
Genus
Smutsia
Species
temminckii
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Manis
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A2d
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
It now very likely only survives in good populations within the Protected areas. International trade in very high numbers is giving cause for concern.
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Savanna
Threats listed in assessment
Hunting for bush meat and trade in parts
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263657
Taxon name
Smutsia gigantea
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Scientific name
Smutsia gigantea
Common name(s)
Giant Pangolin, Giant Ground Pangolin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
pholidota
Family
manidae
Genus
Smutsia
Species
gigantea
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Manis
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A2d
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
The Migadde Observation in the Mid-1990s would suggest the species was probably widespread in the country. It now very likely only survives in good populations within the Protected areas. International trade in very high numbers is giving cause for concern. (reported 1,000,000 USH reward per animal in 2012)
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Albert, Migadde (Gayaza District), Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Bugungu Wildlife Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Savanna
Threats listed in assessment
Hunting for bush meat and trade in parts
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263653
Taxon name
Scotophilus leucogaster
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Scientific name
Scotophilus leucogaster
Common name(s)
Northern Lesser House Bat, White-bellied Yellow Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Scotophilus
Species
leucogaster
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D2
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Little is known about the ecology and threats to this bat but its distribution in Uganda is limited to two small forests neither of which is well protected.
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Mt Kei Forest Reserve, Zoka Forest Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Dry and moist savanna habitats
Threats listed in assessment
Unknown, presumed habitat degradation and loss
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263648
Taxon name
Saccostomus mearnsi
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Scientific name
Saccostomus mearnsi
Common name(s)
East African Pouched Mouse Pouched Mouse
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
cricetidae
Genus
Saccostomus
Species
mearnsi
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D2
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Delany (1975) lists Saccostomus campestris as occuring in Uganda, but Kingdon et al.(2013) show campestris as a Southern African form and mearnsi as the eastern African form. We adopt this taxonomy.
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Karamoja Sub-region, Kapchorwa District
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Dry savanna grassland systems
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat degradation, burning, grazing
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263646
Taxon name
Ruwenzorisorex suncoides
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Scientific name
Ruwenzorisorex suncoides
Common name(s)
Osgood's Montane Shrew, Rwenzori Shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
insectivora
Family
soricidae
Genus
Ruwenzorisorex
Species
suncoides
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
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 protected area in Uganda. Uganda likely to be best-protected part of range, but degradation still has occured. Extremely rare throughout range
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Rwenzori Mt National Park, possibly Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Damp and dense mossy vegetation in montane primary tropical moist forest. It appear to be a specialised semi-aquatic species that has been captured from shallow streams. 800-2350m
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263634
Taxon name
Rhabdomys pumilio
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Scientific name
Rhabdomys pumilio
Common name(s)
Four-striped Grass Mouse
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Rhabdomys
Species
pumilio
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Mount Elgon has the only Ugandan population, any suitable habitats outside the Parks boundary will already have been lost to agriculture and pressure occurs within the Park (elsewhere abundant).
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Mt Elgon National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Montane grassland, swamp and afroalpine habitats
Threats listed in assessment
Fire
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263620
Taxon name
Poelagus marjorita
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Scientific name
Poelagus marjorita
Common name(s)
Central African Grass Rabbit, Bunyoro Rabbit
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
lagomorpha
Family
leporidae
Genus
Poelagus
Species
marjorita
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Assessed as
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(i,ii)
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
Whole country population restricted in Bunyoro areas in and out of PA's. EOO 18,578km2
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
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.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Western Region (Bunyoro= Buliisa, Hoima, Kibaale, Masindi, Kiryandongo Districts)
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Moist savanna grassland, woodlands with rocky outcrops, and less prominently in forested areas
Threats listed in assessment
Uncertain - possibly burning, hunting, otherwise rapid habitat conversion (agriculture) outside of PA's
Publication
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).