Updates on the Morphometric Characterization of Indian Pangolin () in Sri Lanka.

An accurate morphological description and analysis based on reliable data are unavailable for the geographically isolated population of in Sri Lanka. This study provides the most updated morphological description of with special reference to body measurements directly obtained from 27 specimens collected island-wide. Morphological parameters were recorded under three age classes that were defined based on their body weight (BW) and total body length (TBL); juvenile (BW: <4.

Protocols for recording morphometric measurement of Indian Pangolin ().

Accurate morphological description of species has essential implications in field identification and cladistics. Pangolins (Mammalia: Pholidota) are considered the world's most trafficked mammals. The Indian pangolin has a wide geographical distribution in the Indian subcontinent.

A method for rapid assessment of the distribution and conservation status of Indian pangolin () in an extended geographical region.

Development of an effective conservation management strategy for the Indian pangolins () found in Sri Lanka is hindered due to lack of solid evidence based distribution and ecological data on Indian pangolins. We employed a rapid and cost-effective method based on reliable information by combining primary and secondary data. The method was predominantly based on secondary data from the official records maintained by the government and non-governmental institutions related to wildlife conservation.

Dataset of distribution, habitats and conservation status of the Indian pangolin () in Sri Lanka.

Indian pangolin () is the only pangolin species present in Sri Lanka. There is no comprehensive assessment of its ecology or conservation status carried out in the Sri Lankan context. The dataset described herein is a compilation of information on the distribution, habitats and conservation status of Indian pangolins in Sri Lanka which is collected from a variety of primary and secondary data sources.

Habitat preference and den characterization of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a tropical lowland forested landscape of southwest Sri Lanka.

The Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is under threat due to hunting for local consumption and illegal trafficking of scales and meat. The dearth of scientific studies on the ecology of the M. crassicaudata has impaired accurate assessments of its conservation needs.