Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactylus)

Black-bellied Pangolin, a reference photo — Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The long-tailed pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), also called the African black-bellied pangolin or ipi, is a diurnal, arboreal pangolin species belonging to the family Manidae, in the order Pholidota. They feed on ants rather than termites. The common names for this species stem from physical characteristics, such as the extremely long tail or the dark hairs that cover the underside of their bodies and limbs. Pangolin comes from the Malay word pengguling, meaning "something that rolls up".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-bellied Pangolin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Phataginus tricuspis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Pholidota
Family: Manidae
Genus: Phataginus
Species: Phataginus tetradactylus

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