Sunda Pangolin

The Sunda pangolin is a scale-covered Southeast Asian mammal specialized for feeding on ants and termites with strong claws and a long adhesive tongue.

• Opens nests and logs with heavy digging claws
• Rolls defensively into a tight scale-covered ball under threat
• Forages mostly at night along scent-rich ground routes

Habitat: Lowland forest, secondary woodland, plantations, and forest-edge mosaics with ant and termite abundance.

Native range: Southeast Asia including mainland forests and western Indonesian islands.

Sunda Pangolin has a mammal diet shaped by anatomy, habitat, and competition. The exact food mix depends on whether the species is built more for hunting, grazing, browsing, or omnivory.

• Plant material, prey, or both depending on species design
• Seasonally abundant foods in the local habitat
• Higher-value foods that match energy demands

The food available in lowland forest, secondary woodland, plantations, and forest-edge mosaics with ant and termite abundance. often matters as much as the species' ideal diet.

Rarity: Very rare · 92/100. Heavy poaching pressure and habitat loss have made the species extremely vulnerable across much of its range.

• Never publicize precise wild locations for a recent sighting.
• Use red light and quiet observation if working with licensed researchers.