Chinese Pangolin vs Shikra

Manis pentadactyla compared with Accipiter badius

Key Differences

• Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while Shikra is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Pangolin	Shikra
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Manidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Manis	Accipiter
Species	Manis pentadactyla	Accipiter badius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Pangolin and Shikra share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

Shikra

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Pangolin	Shikra
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shikra

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.