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Assessment ID
263589
Taxon name
Otocyon megalotis virgatus
Miller, 1909
Infrarank
Otocyon megalotis virgatus
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Otocyon megalotis virgatus
Miller, 1909
Common name(s)
Bat-eared Fox
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Otocyon megalotis virgatus
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
candiae
Genus
Otocyon
Species
megalotis virgatus
Species authority
Miller, 1909
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C2a(i)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Very sparsely distributed and rarely seen - presume lower density than Senrengeti Mara ecosystem. Only one geographical region of Uganda. Historical records for Pian Upe and KVNP. Presume a decline, due to likelihood of disease and also due to lack of sightings in previous range. Numbers likely to be very small - occur in isolated pairs. Genetic continuity may also be a problem but range unknown. If numbers known may be upgraded
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Matheniko Wildlife Reserve, possibly Kidepo Valley National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Short grass plains with bare ground
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Incidental snares, threats of disease including canine distemper and rabies
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263579
Taxon name
Neotragus batesi
De Winton, 1903
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Neotragus batesi
De Winton, 1903
Common name(s)
Pygmy Antelope
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
bovidae
Genus
Neotragus
Species
batesi
Species authority
De Winton, 1903
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Reported record for Semliki, Maragambo, Kalinzu and Kibale by Kingdon early 70s (based on hunters reports) and suspected sighting in 90s. 69 Camera trap records from Maramagambo in 2014 (D.R. Mills), none from Kibale, Budongo, KasyohaKitomi, Bwindi, Rwenzori. AOO of Maramagambo (443km2) puts this species as endangered. Likely decline due to snaring and habitat degradation in Maramagambo Forest Reserve which is not as well protected.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Semliki National Park, Maramagambo Forest Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Moist lowland rainforest preferring dense undergrowth
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Bushmeat hunting, specific habitat requirements and low numbers may increase its vulnerability. Habitat degradation in range
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263573
Taxon name
Myosorex blarina
Thomas, 1906
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Myosorex blarina
Thomas, 1906
Common name(s)
Ruwenzori Mouse-shrew, Montane Mouse-shrew
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
insectivora
Family
soricidae
Genus
Myosorex
Species
blarina
Species authority
Thomas, 1906
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(v)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Known from only one Protected area. Uncommon and appears to be in decline though reasons not understood as forest relatively well-protected. EOO in Uganda 996km2
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Rwenzori Mt. National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Montane forest 1800-4000m2
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Forest degradation at lower altitudes
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263561
Taxon name
Mops trevori
J. Allen, 1917
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Mops trevori
J. Allen, 1917
Common name(s)
Trevor's Free-tailed Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
molossidae
Genus
Mops
Species
trevori
Species authority
J. Allen, 1917
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2b(iii)c(ii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
No recent records available throughout range, likely to have suffered drastic decline
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Semuliki National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Wakiso District (Bussu)
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Recorded in lowland forest, and may be a forest-savanna mosaic specialist. Colonies roost in hollow trees in small numbers.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Affected by forest loss, but roosts within dry wood preferentially selected as fuel source and could be affected by fire
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263556
Taxon name
Mops congicus
J. Allen, 1917
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Mops congicus
J. Allen, 1917
Common name(s)
Congo Free-tailed Bat, Medje Mops Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
molossidae
Genus
Mops
Species
congicus
Species authority
J. Allen, 1917
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
May roost in large numbers which makes them vulnerable to mass extinctions. Only known from the few localities based on the literature, No recent sightings to permit accurate assessment. Potential AOO is 470km2 (forested area of Budongo)
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Budongo Forest Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Mature tropical lowland moist forest. Colonies roost in hollow trees.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Roost disruption and disturbance
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263528
Taxon name
Laephotis wintoni
Thomas, 1901
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Laephotis wintoni
Thomas, 1901
Common name(s)
De Winton's Long-eared Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Laephotis
Species
wintoni
Species authority
Thomas, 1901
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Only known locality for Uganda from 2004. On account of occurrence in the semi arid Karamoja area, increasing tree stand loss for fuel wood and construction material due to the now increasing sedenatry community in area. Old trees with hollows being cut away
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Karamoja Sub-region (Nakiloro)
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Cavities in dry savanna woodlands
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Habitat destruction, fire
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263515
Taxon name
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni meinertzhageni
Thomas, 1904
Infrarank
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni meinertzhageni
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni meinertzhageni
Thomas, 1904
Common name(s)
Giant Forest Hog
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni meinertzhageni
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
suidae
Genus
Hylochoerus
Species
meinertzhageni meinertzhageni
Species authority
Thomas, 1904
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Populations known in Queen Elizabeth and Kibale, previously recorded in other Western Forests but no sightings and presume drastic decline. Density was reported as >10 km² in 1999 (QENP).
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Variety of forest types
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Bushmeat hunting, predation and habitat degradation
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263513
Taxon name
Hydrictis maculicollis
Lichtenstein, 1835
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hydrictis maculicollis
Lichtenstein, 1835
Common name(s)
African Spot-necked Otter
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
mustelidae
Genus
Hydrictis
Species
maculicollis
Species authority
Lichtenstein, 1835
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Lutra
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
C1
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Believed to be less than 2,500 mature individuals although recorded as widespread, but suspected to be reducing in numbers throughout range. Rarely seen and no global estimate
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Widespread
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Widespread in aquatic habitats in open clear water
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Persecuted as it comes into conflict with fishermen, siltation and pollution affect the species and reduce its food source
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263507
Taxon name
Hipposideros fuliginosus
(Temminck 1853)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hipposideros fuliginosus
(Temminck 1853)
Common name(s)
Sooty roundleaf Bat
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
microchiroptera
Family
hipposideridae
Genus
Hipposideros
Species
fuliginosus
Species authority
(Temminck 1853)
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1+2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Roosts not observed in Uganda, likely to be in small colonies, susceptible to extraction or natural loss of preffered roosts presumed to be hollow trees. Kalinzu may have the only viable population of this species based on capture results in the Mid-1990s.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
No
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Associated with primary tropical lowland moist Forest - roosts in cavities
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Affected by forest loss, but roosts within dry wood preferentially selected as fuel source and affected by burning in mosaic habitats
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).
Assessment ID
263488
Taxon name
Gorilla gorilla beringei
Matschie, 1905
Infrarank
Gorilla gorilla beringei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Gorilla gorilla beringei
Matschie, 1905
Common name(s)
Mountain Gorilla
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Gorilla gorilla beringei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
primates
Family
pongidae
Genus
Gorilla
Species
gorilla beringei
Species authority
Matschie, 1905
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Uganda
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Uganda
Country ISO code(s)
UGA
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Permanent population in Bwindi, Mgahinga fluctuates and currently no resident population. Affected by cross border movements. Total population estimated at 400 (2011, UWA), population size likely to be +/- 50%. Population increasing, population estimated at 150 in 1982, 300 in 1990 (total population) so mature individuals less than 250.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2016
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Dr Robert Kityo; Sarah Prinsloo; Sam Ayebare; Dr Andrew Plumptre; Aggrey Rwetsiba; Waswa Sadic; Solomon Sebuliba; Herbert Tushabe
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN (2012) IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1. Second edition. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iv + 32pp.
URL (link) of redlist assessment or publication
https://www.nationalredlist.org/files/2016/03/National-Redlist-for-Uganda.pdf
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Endemism Notes
Albertine Rift Endemic
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Montane forest 1600 - 4500m
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
International trade in live animals (infants) and body parts, incidental snaring. Habitat fragmentation from roads, Disease
Publication
Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda
Behangana, M., Prinsloo, S., Plumptre, A., Tushabe, H., Ayebare, S., Sekisambu, R. and Conslate, A. 2016. Nationally Threatened Species for Uganda. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society).