Continuing with our list of endangered animals found in Pakistan here is another post highlighting the endangered and critically endangered animals of Pakistan. Pakistan is home to a plethora of different plant and animal species, however many of those plants and animals are endangered or even critically endangered and at a risk of extinction from Pakistan or in case of endemic species from the whole world. It is extremely important to first of all to know which specific animals have been declared endangered by IUCN and been included in its Red list. Recognising the causes that lead to these animals being endangered and finding solutions to conserve these species is crucial if Pakistan wants to maintain its diverse Flora and Fauna. Below is a list of 12 Endangered and Critically Endangered Animals of Pakistan.
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SNOW LEOPARD
Common English Name: Snow Leopard
Scientific names: Panthera uncia
Local Name: Barfani Cheetah
IUCN Status: Endangered
Location: Northern Pakistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
INDIAN PANGOLIN
Common English Name: Thick-tailed pangolin; Scaly anteater
Scientific names: Manis crassicaudata
Local Name: Moorkhor
IUCN Status: Endangered
Location: Koh-e-Sulaiman, Sindh; Balochistan; Punjab; Kashmir.
For more information: Unique Endangered Pangolin Species in Pakistan
GREEN SEA TURTLE
Common English Name: Green sea turtle; Green Turtle
Scientific names: Chelonia mydas
Local Name: Sabz Kachwa
IUCN Status: Endangered
Location: Karachi coast (Indian ocean), Pakistan.
HIMALAYAN MAHSEER
Common English Name: Himalayan mahseer; Golden Mahseer
Scientific names: Tor putitora
Local Name: Mahaseer
IUCN Status: Endangered
Location: Kashmir and Himalayan region.
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GREAT HAMMERHEAD SHARK
Common English Name: Hammerhead Shark
Scientific names: Sphyrna mokarran
Local Name: –
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Location: Indian ocean
PAKISTAN SAND CAT
Common English Name: Pakistan sand cat
Scientific names: Felis margarita thinobia
Local Name: Jangli billi
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Location: Nushki desert, Chagai Hills, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
HIMALAYAN BROWN BEAR
Common English Name: Himalayan brown bear; Himalayan red bear
Scientific names: Ursus arctos isabellinus
Local Name: Bear, Bhalo
IUCN Status: Endangered in the Himalayas and Critically Endangered in Hindu Kush.
National status : Critically endangered
Location: North Pakistan.
STRIPED HYENA
Common English Name: Striped hyena
Scientific names: Hyaena hyaena
Local Name: Laghar Baghar; Charag
IUCN Status: Near-threatened
National status : Critically endangered
Location: Baluchistan and Sindh
CARACAL
Common English Name: Caracal
Scientific names: Caracal caracal
Local Name: Jangli billi
IUCN Status: Least Concern
National status : Critically endangered
Location: Deserts of Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab.
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HIMALAYAN MARMOT
Common English Name: Himalayan marmot
Scientific names: Marmota himalayana
Local Name: Himalayan Gulehri
IUCN Status: Least Concern
National status : Critically endangered
Location: Northeastern Pakistan
CHILTAN IBEX
Common English Name: Wild goat, Ibex
Scientific names: Capra aegagrus chialtanensis
Local Name: Chiltan goat
IUCN Status: Endangered
Location: Chiltan, Balochistan.
Also check out: 12 Vulnerable and Endangered Animal Species of Pakistan
HONEY BADGER
Common English Name: Honey Badger
Scientific names: Melivora capensis
IUCN Status: Least Concern
National status : Critically endangered
Location: Western Pakistan
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