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Assessment ID
263681
Taxon name
Tragelahpus strepsiceros
(Pallas, 1766)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Tragelahpus strepsiceros
(Pallas, 1766)
Common name(s)
Greater Kudu
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
bovidae
Genus
Tragelahpus
Species
strepsiceros
Species authority
(Pallas, 1766)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C1+2a(i);
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Small restricted populations. Possibly extinct in Djibouti, South Sudan and Sudan. Lamprey 2003 lists KVNP population as numbering about 10 individuals. Aerial surveys throughout its range have not recorded this species (1967, 1982,1998). Likely to be in very small numbers if still present. Listing based on numbers, but Lamprey also estimates AOO which could also be used.
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Kidepo Valley National Park, Eastern Karamoja
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Mixed scrub and woodlands
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Bushmeat hunting, loss of habitat, fire-induced habitat change
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263605
Taxon name
Pelomys isseli
(de Beaux, 1924)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Pelomys isseli
(de Beaux, 1924)
Common name(s)
Lake Victoria Rat, Issel's Groove-toothed Swamp Rat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Pelomys
Species
isseli
Species authority
(de Beaux, 1924)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(ii,iii,iv)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Only known extent of occurrence are the Ugandan Lake Victoria Islands a fair amount of which have been converted for palm oil growing. The remaining AOO is estimated to be less than 100km2, the area of occupancy within this is currently unknown but declining. Need to calculate total EOO based on Ssese island area.
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Ssese and Koome Islands
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Abandoned farmland, it has not been recorded from natural grassland or forest.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat destruction, fire, resumed agriculture
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263597
Taxon name
Panthera leo
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Panthera leo
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Common name(s)
Lion
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
felidae
Genus
Panthera
Species
leo
Species authority
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C1+2a(i)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Small fragmented populations in 4 parks totalling 424 (Carnivore Action Plan 2010-2020) and declining numbers since, estimate of mature individuals based on monitored prides in areas show at least 50% are immature (lgobal population estimate about 20,000).
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park (very small numbers also in Toro-Semliki WR)
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Savannah systems
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Poisoning, snaring driven by increasing population pressure, loss of prey,
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263578
Taxon name
Neoromicia helios
Heller, 1912
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Neoromicia helios
Heller, 1912
Common name(s)
Savanna Pipistrelle, Samburu Pipistrelle
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Neoromicia
Species
helios
Species authority
Heller, 1912
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Pipistrellus
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Very little known about this bat, and appears to be everywhere rare. Could easily be confused with P. nanus which it resembles. We have a recent specimen from Buhamba so presume single location in remnant forests of Albertine Rift
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Hoima District (Buhamba), corridor wetlands between Wambabya and Budongo Forest Reserves
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Unknown, presume forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat degradation and conversion.
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263542
Taxon name
Lycaon pictus
(Temminck, 1820)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lycaon pictus
(Temminck, 1820)
Common name(s)
Hunting Dog
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
canidae
Genus
Lycaon
Species
pictus
Species authority
(Temminck, 1820)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
May still range into KVNP and through parts of Karamoja, but only recent confirmed sightings in Pian Upe Wildife Reserve.
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Pian Upe Widlife Reserve and possibly Karamoja to Kidepo Valley National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Short-grass plains, semi-desert and bushy savanna
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
In decline throughout range from human eradication and disease
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263541
Taxon name
Loxodonta africana
(Blumenbach, 1797)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Loxodonta africana
(Blumenbach, 1797)
Common name(s)
African Elephant
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
proboscidea
Family
elephantidae
Genus
Loxodonta
Species
africana
Species authority
(Blumenbach, 1797)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A4a
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Much reduced populations now largely confined in the Protected areas where numbers are a fraction of those of 40-50 years ago. Very small numbers outside of the 3 major parks and poaching pressures for ivory continue and are expected to increase in Uganda in the future in line with other countries
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semuliki National Park, Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
All habitats
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Snares, international trade, conflict with humans
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263510
Taxon name
Hyaena hyaena
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hyaena hyaena
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Common name(s)
Striped Hyaena
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
hyaenidae
Genus
Hyaena
Species
hyaena
Species authority
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C2a(i,ii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Likely to be far less than 250 mature individuals as no recent observations known, and no records in carnivore action plan 2010-2020. In decline to point of extinction in other parts of range.
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Kidepo Valley National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Savannah systems
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Deliberate persecution, Poisoning, predator competition, disease
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263509
Taxon name
Hippotragus equinus langheldi
Matschie, 1898
Infrarank
Hippotragus equinus langheldi
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hippotragus equinus langheldi
Matschie, 1898
Common name(s)
Roan Antelope
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Hippotragus equinus langheldi
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
bovidae
Genus
Hippotragus
Species
equinus langheldi
Species authority
Matschie, 1898
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C1+2a(ii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Previously found in LMNP and KVNP but now extinct from both these parks. At risk of extinction without urgent conservation measures. Pian Upe (EOO + AOO is 2154km2). A severe drought is considered a potential extinction risk throughout its remaining range. Population total estimated at 70 (estimate from Sport Hunting concession 2014), therefore population size (mature individuals) well below this.
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Pian Upe
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Tropical and sub-tropical savanna and shrublands
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Poaching, possibly sensitive to changes in habitat
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263440
Taxon name
Delanymys brooksi
Hayman, 1962
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Delanymys brooksi
Hayman, 1962
Common name(s)
Delany's Mouse
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
cricetidae
Genus
Delanymys
Species
brooksi
Species authority
Hayman, 1962
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(ii,iii,v)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Very rare throughout range and known to be in decline
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
South Western, known from Echuya Forest Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
High altitude swamp 1700-2400m
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat loss and degradation
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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
263434
Taxon name
Crocuta crocuta
(Erxleben, 1777)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Crocuta crocuta
(Erxleben, 1777)
Common name(s)
Spotted Hyaena
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
hyaenidae
Genus
Crocuta
Species
crocuta
Species authority
(Erxleben, 1777)
Location and scope
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
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Critically Endangered
Abbreviated status
CR
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C1
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Estimated total populations 324 - 211 QENP, 38 MFNP, 75 KVNP (Large Carnivore Action Plan 2010) with very few elsewhere, assume at least 40% juvenile) and numbers known to still be declining
Assessment details
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
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Wide range, savanna, woodland except desert, forest
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Deliberate persecution, Poisoning, predator competition, disease
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
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).