The Status of Nepal's Mammals: The National Red List Series - IUCN
The Status of Nepal's Mammals: The National Red List Series - IUCN
The Status of Nepal's Mammals: The National Red List Series - IUCN
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maturity at 18 to 24 months for females and two<br />
years for males, producing litters <strong>of</strong> one to three<br />
young. Age at first reproduction for this species is<br />
two years for females, three years for males and<br />
producing up to four young per litter.<br />
Conservation <strong>Status</strong><br />
Global: Near Threatened<br />
<strong>National</strong>: Data Deficient<br />
Rationale for assessment: <strong>The</strong>re is insufficient<br />
information available to make an accurate<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> the extinction risk <strong>of</strong> this species in<br />
Nepal.<br />
Legal <strong>Status</strong><br />
CITES Appendix I<br />
<strong>National</strong> Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2029<br />
(1973). This species is confirmed to occur within at<br />
least one protected area <strong>of</strong> Nepal.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Population Size<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is no information available on the population<br />
size or status <strong>of</strong> this species in Nepal. An individual<br />
was camera-trapped in Makalu Barun <strong>National</strong> Park.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Distribution<br />
This species is distributed along the mid-hills and<br />
within the Annapurna Conservation Area, Makalu<br />
Barun <strong>National</strong> Park and Rara <strong>National</strong> Park. Its<br />
presence in Makalu Barun has recently been<br />
confirmed by camera trap pictures.<br />
Distribution outside Nepal<br />
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India,<br />
Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand,<br />
Viet Nam.<br />
Main Threats<br />
• Habitat loss and degradation.<br />
• Hunting and trapping for fur.<br />
• Human-wildlife conflict and persecution.<br />
• Disease transmission.<br />
References<br />
Suwal and Verheugt 1995, Nowell and Jackson 1996 (and references therein),<br />
Ghimirey and Pal 2009, Yadav Ghimirey (pers comm.) 2009.<br />
70) Vulpes ferrilata (Hodgson, 1842)<br />
Common Names<br />
Tibetan Fox (English); Bhote Phyauro (Nepali)<br />
Species Description<br />
This species <strong>of</strong> fox has a much thicker coat than<br />
other species, with a squarish head and small<br />
narrow eyes. <strong>The</strong> coat is mainly sandy brown and<br />
grayish on the sides. <strong>The</strong> undersides, throat and<br />
chin are white, and the thick fur around the face is<br />
grayish on the cheeks.<br />
Species Ecology<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tibetan Fox is found in upland plains and hills<br />
from about 2,500 m to 5,200 m. Most <strong>of</strong> its habitat<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> sparse grasslands devoid <strong>of</strong> trees and<br />
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