Philippine

Pangolin
(Manis
culionensis)

The Philippine pangolin has the

greatest number of scale rows across
its back of all Asian pangolins.
Philippine Pangolin
(Manis culionensis)

– The Philippine pangolin was only recently described as a species distinct from
the Sunda pangolin. It can be distinguished from the Sunda pangolin by its
smaller scales and a shorter head and body to tail length ratio.
– Little is known about the reproduction of the Philippine pangolin, though it is
believed to have single offspring born after a gestation period of 3 – 4 months.
– It is understood that females reach maturity in their first year.
– The Philippine pangolin is endemic to the Philippines, inhabiting four islands
including Palawan and Culion.
What is special
about Pangolins?
• Pangolins, also known as
scaly anteaters,
are unique creatures that
are covered in hard, plate-
like scales.
• Pangolins have large,
curved claws that they use
for excavating ant and
termite nests, as well as
for pulling bark off trees
and logs to find their
insect prey
ORIGIN
Four pangolin species occur across Asia: the Indian pangolin,
the Chinese pangolin, the Sunda pangolin, and the
Palawan pangolin. Four species are found in Africa south of the
Sahara Desert: the ground pangolin, the white-bellied pangolin,
the giant pangolin, and the black-bellied pangolin
HABITAT/ECOLOGY

-Philippine Pangolins’ are found in lowland primary and

secondary forests, grassland mixed mosaics of agricultural
lands and scrublands adjacent to secondary forests.
Pangolins’ Classification
Status
– It is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN,
and Critically Endangered by the Palawan
Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD).