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Taxon ID: 21,957 Total records: 39,143

Euroscaptor klossi

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (COL)
Phylum Chordata (COL)
Class Mammalia (COL)
Order Soricomorpha (COL)
Family Talpidae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Euroscaptor Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species klossi IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2008
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Mammals Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author Thomas, 1929 Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Assessment Information [top] Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Published: 2008 Date Assessed: 2008-06-30 Assessor(s): Lunde, D. Reviewer(s): Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) & Stuart, S.N. (Global Mammal Assessment Team) Justification: Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category. Previously published Red List assessments: 1996 – Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc) Geographic Range [top] Range Description: This species is found in southern China (southern Yunnan (Smith et al. 2008)), extending to eastern Myanmar, the highlands of northern and western Thailand, and most of the mountainous regions of Lao PDR and Viet Nam. There is an isolated population in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia. Countries occurrence: Native: China; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; Viet Nam Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: This species is locally abundant throughout its range. Current Population Trend: Unknown Additional data: ?Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: This species inhabits forest habitat, and areas with loose sandy soil, especially near streams. It is not known whether or not it can adapt to anthropogenic habitats. Systems: Terrestrial Threats [top] Major Threat(s): The threats to this species are not known. If it is dependent on forest, then threats are likely to include forest clearance for agriculture, plantations, logging and human settlement. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: Given its wide range, this species is likely to be present in a number of protected areas. Further studies are needed on the distribution, abundance, natural history and threats to this species. Citation: Lunde, D. 2008. Euroscaptor klossi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T41460A10458085. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T41460A10458085.en. Downloaded on 10 May 2016. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Species Record Details Encoded By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan
Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan