This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Tibet. There are 30 mammal species in Tibet, all of which are adapted to the country's low temperatures and high elevations.
The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: EX Extinct No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. EW Extinct in the wild Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range. CR Critically endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild. EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. NT Near threatened The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future. LC Least concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species. DD Data deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.
Some species were assessed using an earlier set of criteria. Species assessed using this system have the following instead of near threatened and least concern categories: LR/cd Lower risk/conservation dependent Species which were the focus of conservation programmes and may have moved into a higher risk category if that programme was discontinued. LR/nt Lower risk/near threatened Species which are close to being classified as vulnerable but are not the subject of conservation programmes. LR/lc Lower risk/least concern Species for which there are no identifiable risks.
Order: Rodentia (rodents) The order Rodentia is the largest group of mammals. They have two ever-growing incisors in the upper as well as in the lower jaw and must be kept worn down by gnawing.
Family: Cricetidae Subfamily: Arvicolinae (lemmings) Genus: Eolagurus Przewalski's steppe lemming, Eolagurus przewalskii LC Subfamily: Cricetinae (hamsters) Genus: Urocricetus Tibetan dwarf hamster, Urocricetus alticola LC Kam dwarf hamster, Urocricetus kamensis LC Family: Sciuridae Genus: Marmota (marmots) Himalayan marmot, Marmota himalayana LC Genus: Eupetaurus (woolly flying squirrels) Tibetan woolly flying squirrel, Eupetaurus tibetensis DD
Order: Lagomorpha (rabbits, hares and pikas) Lagomorpha comprises rabbits, hares and pikas, which differ from rodents by having four incisors in the upper jaw and strictly herbivore diet.
Family: Leporidae (rabbits and hares) Genus: Lepus Woolly hare, L. oiostolus Family: Ochotonidae (pikas) Genus: Ochotona Gansu pika, O. cansus Plateau pika, O. curzoniae Tsing-ling pika, O. huangensis Glover's pika, O. gloveri
Order: Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) The order Artiodactyla in Tibet are mainly herbivores, and some are economically important as transport animals.
Family: Bovidae Subfamily: Antilopinae (antelopes) Genus: Procapra Tibetan gazelle, Procapra picticaudata NT Przewalski's gazelle, Procapra przewalskii EN Genus: Gazella Goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa VU Genus: Pantholops Tibetan antelope, Pantholops hodgsonii NT Subfamily: Bovinae (cattle, buffaloes and allies) Genus: Bos Domestic yak, Bos grunniens NT Family: Cervidae (deer) Subfamily: Cervinae Genus: Cervus Thorold's deer, Cervus albirostris VU Kansu red deer, Cervus canadensis kansuensis LC Sichuan deer, Cervus canadensis macneilli LC Family: Capridae (goats and sheep) Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Pseudois Bharal, Pseudois nayaur LC Genus: Ovis Argali, Ovis ammon NT
Order: Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates) The order Perissodactyla in Tibet is only comprised by a single species.
Family: Equidae (horses) Subfamily: Equinae Genus: Equus Kiang, Equus kiang LC
Order: Carnivora (carnivorans) There are over 250 species of carnivorans, which are the top predators in the food webs.
Suborder: Feliformia Family: Felidae (cats) Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Otocolobus Pallas's cat, Otocolobus manul NT Feral cat, Felis catus domesticated Genus: Lynx Eurasian lynx, Lynx linx LC Subfamily: Pantherinae Genus: Panthera Snow leopard, Panthera uncia EN Suborder: Caniformia Family: Canidae (dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes) Subfamily: Caninae Genus: Canis Feral dog, Canis lupus familiaris domesticated Tibetan wolf, Canis lupus filchneri LC Genus: Vulpes Tibetan sand fox, Vulpes ferrilata LC Red fox, Vulpes vulpes LC Family: Mustelidae (weasels, otters, badgers and allies) Subfamily: Mustelinae Genus: Meles Asian badger, Meles leucurus LC
See also
Wildlife of China List of mammals of China List of chordate orders Mammal classification Lists of mammals by region List of prehistoric mammals List of mammals described in the 2000s
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