Manis gigantea Illiger, 1815

Giant Ground Pangolin

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Deborah Ciszek, University of Michigan
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Ciszek, D. 1999. "Manis gigantea" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Manis_gigantea.html. 

 

The typical mass range of this species is not known, but one individual was found to weigh 33 kg. Male body length is about 140 cm; female about 125 cm. Manis gigantea is the largest of its genus, giving it the name "giant pangolin." It is covered with large, thick scales and has no hair (except eyelashes). The snout is long, and the scales are usually brown or reddish brown. It has long claws on the front feet and a long, wide tail.

 
"Manis gigantea Illiger, 1815". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/337657". Accessed 22 Mar 2010.