Manis javanica
Dublin Core
Title
Manis javanica
Subject
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Mammalia
Order :Pholidota
Family : Manidae
Genus : Manis
Species :Manis Javanica
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Mammalia
Order :Pholidota
Family : Manidae
Genus : Manis
Species :Manis Javanica
Common Name
Sunda Pangolin, Malayan or Javan Pangolin, Tenggiling (Malay),Pengguling (Malay)
Sunda Pangolin, Malayan or Javan Pangolin, Tenggiling (Malay),Pengguling (Malay)
Description
Morphology and Physical Description
Its body is covered by rows of scales which are formed by a compressed, fibrous hair-like material. The belly, however, lack scales and the animal thus protects its soft underparts by rolling into a ball when feeling threatened.
Its body is covered by rows of scales which are formed by a compressed, fibrous hair-like material. The belly, however, lack scales and the animal thus protects its soft underparts by rolling into a ball when feeling threatened.
Habitat and Ecology
up to 200000 ants can be eaten in one meal., powerful claws enable this species to dig into ant hills and tear open termite mounds. The sharp- edged scales protect against predators.
up to 200000 ants can be eaten in one meal., powerful claws enable this species to dig into ant hills and tear open termite mounds. The sharp- edged scales protect against predators.
Economic Importance
Malayan pangolins are hunted for their skins, scales, and meat. Their parts are used for medicinal purposes.
Malayan pangolins are hunted for their skins, scales, and meat. Their parts are used for medicinal purposes.
Ecosystem Role
Scaly anteaters may be important in controlling insect populations. It is estimated that an adult pangolin may consume about 70 million insects annually.
Scaly anteaters may be important in controlling insect populations. It is estimated that an adult pangolin may consume about 70 million insects annually.
Source
Contributor
Intan Rabitah Mustafa
Collection
Citation
“Manis javanica,” BIDARA, accessed July 16, 2025, https://bidara.uthm.edu.my/items/show/6.