Which species are endangered in Pakistan?
Mammals
| Common name | Scientific name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Leopard | Panthera pardus | National status : Critically endangered |
| Snow leopard | Panthera uncia | National status : Critically endangered |
| Indian wild ass | Equus hemionus khur | National status : Critically endangered |
| Goitered gazelle | Gazella subgutturosa | National status : Critically endangered |
How many species are endangered in Pakistan?
ISLAMABAD: There are over 90 species of mammals, birds and reptiles categorised as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable and near the threat of extinction in Pakistan, the Ministry of Climate Change told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
What are 7 endangered species?
Falling Stars: 10 of the Most Famous Endangered Species
- giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
- tiger (Panthera tigris)
- whooping crane (Grus americana)
- blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
- Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
- sea otter (Enhydra lutris)
- snow leopard (Panthera uncia)
- gorilla (Gorilla beringei andGorilla gorilla)
How many endangered species are on the list?
There are now 41,415 species on the IUCN Red List, and 16,306 of them are endangered species threatened with extinction. This is up from 16,118 last year. This includes both endangered animals and endangered plants.
What species of animals in Pakistan are endangered and how they became endangered?
Perhaps the best known of Pakistan’s endangered mammals is the snow leopard, which makes its home in the mid-level elevations of the Himalayas. Threatened by poaching and loss of habitat, the snow leopard is iconic among endangered species in the Himalayan Range.
Which of these is an endangered animal?
Species Directory
| Common name | Scientific name | Conservation status ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Sumatran Rhino | Dicerorhinus sumatrensis | Critically Endangered |
| Sunda Tiger | Panthera tigris sondaica | Critically Endangered |
| Vaquita | Phocoena sinus | Critically Endangered |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | Gorilla gorilla gorilla | Critically Endangered |
Why are animals endangered in Pakistan?
Rich in ecosystem diversity, Pakistan is home to several rare and endangered animals as of 2011. Such wildlife are threatened not only by human overpopulation and habitat loss but also by the very landscape of the country. Physical barriers like the Himalayas cause small populations of animals to become isolated.
How many animal species are there in Pakistan?
195 mammal species
Pakistan has 195 mammal species (including 13 sub-species) of which six are endemic. There are 668 bird species, of which 25 are endangered. The reptile species are 177 in number of which 13 are endemic species. The reptiles include 14 turtles, one crocodile, 90 lizards and 65 species of snakes.
What the most endangered species?
Top 10 Most Endangered Animals
- Kakapo.
- Gharial.
- Tooth-billed pigeon.
- North Atlantic right whale.
- Saola.
- Sea turtles.
- Rhinos. The name Rhinocerous comes from two Greek words Rhino and Ceros, which when translated into English mean nose horn!
- Gorillas. Gorillas are fascinating creatures that share 98.3% of their DNA with humans!
What is the current most endangered species?
10 of the world’s most endangered animals
- Javan rhinoceros. An older Vietnamese stamp illustrates the Javan rhinoceros (Shutterstock)
- Vaquita.
- Mountain gorillas.
- Tigers.
- Asian elephants.
- Orangutans.
- Leatherback sea turtles.
- Snow leopards.
What are endangered species give examples?
Species Directory
| Common name | Scientific name | Conservation status ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Amur Leopard | Panthera pardus orientalis | Critically Endangered |
| Black Rhino | Diceros bicornis | Critically Endangered |
| Bornean Orangutan | Pongo pygmaeus | Critically Endangered |
| Cross River Gorilla | Gorilla gorilla diehli | Critically Endangered |
Where are such endangered species found?
Can be spotted at: Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, Papanasam part of the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu and Sirsi-Honnavara rainforests of North-Western Ghats in Karnataka.