There is no country wide estimation. Clouded leopard was the second most recorded cat with 111 independent events from 13 survey areas (Zaw et al, 2014). A density estimate of up to 3.05 ± SD 1.03 was estimated in Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Clouded Leopard
အင်းကျား
Neofelis nebulosaOrder
Carnivora
FamilyFelidae
ClassMammal
Extinction risk
NE
DD
LC
NT
Global IUCN statusVU
National IUCN statusEN
CR
EW
EX
Measurement
Head to body lengthHead to body length (cm): 60-110 cm Tail length (cm): 60-90 cm
Body weight (kg)Body weight (kg): They weigh 24-50 pounds (11-22 kg).
Justification
Mature population estimation based on density (0.6-3.05/100 km2), according to the paper of Naing.et.al (2017). EOO is manipulated based on density. Mainly due to illegal trading, habitat loss/deforestation, we assumed that EN C1.
POPULATION & HABITAT
Wild population
Trend
unknown
Myanmar population
Unknown
Global population
3,700 - 5,580
Details
Habitat ecology
The species is “very thinly distributed, and generally located in dense evergreen forests in the north and south of Burma” (Zaw et al, 2014), mixed deciduous forest, semi-evergreen forest, and lowland evergreen. There is a record that clouded leopard eat otter (PERCOMM.).
Distribution
Threats to survival
Threats to survival
Pouching and trade, habitat loss are main threats for clouded leopard in Myanmar. Agriculture expansion, commercial and industrial areas, biological resource use, mining, human intrusions and disturbance, deforestation, road construction can also be noted as major threats to the species (using IUCN Threat Classification Scheme).
Instruction: The visualization shows threats that are impacting each species. According to IUCN, direct threats are the proximate human activities or processes that have impacted, are impacting, or may impact the the status of the taxon being assessed. Click of the highlighted icons to see details each threat category.
Use and trade
Skin, bone and canine are the most wanted body parts in trade of N. nebulosa.
Conservation Actions
Research
Research undertaken
Monitoring and evaluation on species habitat and threats are conducted in Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary and Southern Tanintharyi from 2014 to present. Camera trapping and analyzing, population monitoring, community engagement, law enforcement with SMART patrolling. N. nebulosa is listed as completely protected species according to the Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Area Law (2018).
Research needed
Enhance law enforcement and awareness, long-term monitoring on existing and extended areas. Baseline survey for existing area needed. Ecological research of clouded leopard is required.
Assessed by
Than Zaw,Hla Naing,Myint Thein,Myo Min Tun,Su Su,Margaret Nyein Nyein Myint,Thida Oo,Nay Myo Shwe,Okkar Myo,Paing Soe,Min Hein Htike,Theint Thanda BoReviewed by
Monica Böhmreferences
