Manidae is the only extant family of pangolins, placed in the order Pholidota. It comprises three living genera, Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia, with eight recognized living species and several extinct species known from the fossil record extending back to the middle Eocene. Pangolins are covered in overlapping keratin scales rather than fur, and every living species is listed under CITES Appendix I, the highest level of international trade protection, reflecting the severe pressure of the illegal wildlife trade on the family.
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Living or Extinct Taxonomic Rank Manidae
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Parent Taxon Of
Source Long-tailed pangolin (Wikidata)
Source Chinese pangolin (Wikidata)
Source Giant Pangolin (Wikidata)
Source Indian pangolin (Wikidata)
Source Philippine Pangolin (Wikidata)
Source Ground pangolin (Wikidata)
Source White-bellied Pangolin (Wikidata)
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Source Animal Diversity Web: ManidaeGeographic Range: "Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa."Quote, Geographic Range: "Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa."
Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Animal Diversity Web: ManidaeGeographic Range: "Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa."Quote, Geographic Range: "Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa."
Pangolins are found in Asia and Africa.
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ9027425, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Manidae
WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introduction
Manidae ("spirits") is the only extant family of pangolins.
Wikidata: Manidae
Wikidata Q9027425, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Chinese pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Chinese Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Indian pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Indian Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Philippine Pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Philippine Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Giant Pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Giant Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source White-bellied Pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: White-bellied Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Long-tailed pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Black-bellied Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Ground pangolin (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Temminck's Pangolin, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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