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Alfred, J.R.B.; Ramakrishna,; Pradhan, M.S.
Validation of Threatened Mammals of India
2006 Full Book
The updated list of mammal species/subspecies reflects a shocking picture of extinction of three species/subspecies from the entire territory of India. One-third of the total is on the threshold of extinction (Critically Endangered + Endangered: 42 out of 144) and further another set of about 42 (30%) species/subspecies figuring in Near Threatened/Lower Risk-Near Threatened IUCN category, which are knocking on the door of threatened species. Interestingly, there is a noticeable number of species, which could not be assess due to poor quality of data (Data Deficient + Not Evaluated: 10+12=22 out of 144). Species-wise account, when studied carefully, reveals that almost half of the mammal species/subspecies are known to occur in Himalayan and North-Eastern part of India. However, overall picture of endemicity within mammalian species with higher conservation status is not very noteworthy. Only 22 species out of 144 are Indian Endemic forms.
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