TOP 20 ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

TOP 10 ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN THE PHILIPPINES

#10. MINDORO CROCODILE

Scientific Name: Crocodylusmindorensis
Common Name: Philippine freshwater crocodile
Habitat: Mindoro, only about 100 left
Through the years, many of these Mindoro crocodiles endemic only to
the Philippines have disappeared falling prey to relentless hunters.
Mighty and dangerous may the Philippine Crocodile be, its hide is a prized
catch, an expensive material for fashion accessories
Unlike the Saltwater Crocodiles, Philippine Crocodiles also called as
Mindoro Crocodile are much smaller growing 3 meters or less than 10 feet
(almost half of Lolong). So its not the big saltwater crocs that are
endangered, its their smaller cousins.

#9. THE MINDORO BLEEDING-HEART

Scientific Name: Gallicolumbaplatenae
Common Name:Kulo-kulo
Habitat: Mt. Siburan, Mindoro
A type of ground dove with the unmistakable red markings on its chest.
The sad reality is most, of its natural habitat has been cleared as majority,
if not all, of the primary forests of Mindoro have been cleared.

#8. RUFOUS-HEADED HORNBILL

Scientific Name: Aceroswaldeni
Common Name:Kalaw
Habitat: Panay, some parts of Zamboanga del Norte, extinct in Guimaras.
This bird with a lot of weight on its horn, is found only in the Philippines.
That fact alone should make us proud. Had it stayed that way.
The thing is the Kalaw or rufous-headed is in an extremely rapid
population decline . Its a shame that we cant take care of such a
wonderful bird treasure.

#7. HAWKSBILL SEA TURTLE

Scientific Name: Eretmochelysimbricata
Common Name: Pawikan
Habitat: Global
Distinguished for its narrow, pointed beak that earned it its name as
Hawks bill, this medium-sized vegetarian of a turtle has been under
heavy attack from humans in general, and Filipinos in particular who hunt
them for their meat and for their shells which are prized material for
many accessories in the fashion industry.

#6. RED-VENTED COCKATOO

Scientific Name: Cacatuahaematuropygia
 Common Name:Katala, Kalangay
Habitat: Palawan, only about 180 left
A bird that is all white with red feathers around the vent.
Perhaps because of its strikingly-clean personality, the red-vented has
become a victim of the cage-bird trade with a bird fetching as much as
$160 in Manila. And that was in the late 90s.

#5. PHILIPPINE FOREST TURTLE

Scientific Name: Siebenrockiellaleytensis
Common Name: Palawan turtle
Habitat: Palawan
This turtle may have gotten a misnomer as it is totally not endemic to the
island of Leyte but only in the Palawan island group.
You can easily distinguish this land turtle by its ginkgo-shaped vertebral
scutes. Also, a line which is colored pale white to yellow traverses across
its head behind the ears.
They are prized as pets and ranks as one of the most commonly
confiscated species in the Philippines with overseas buyers visiting the
islands to collect them. However, sadly, the Philippine forest turtle do not
do well in captivity making them avery vulnerable species.

#4. PHILIPPINE NAKED-BACKED FRUIT BAT

Scientific Name: Dobsoniachapmani
Common Name:kwaknit
Habitat: Cebu, Negros Island (very small numbers)
The Philippine naked-backed fruit bat has attracted bad men, being
hunted for its meat.
This mega bat specie known for its naked appearance due to the wings
attachment on the midline of their back, made an amazing recovery.
Reported to be extinct in 1970s, were rediscovered, though in small
numbers by the 2000s.
Fortunately, Cebu forests where this bat is endemic to is protected by law.
Negros may do well to follow suit.

#3. VISAYAN WARTY PIG

Scientific Name: Suscebifrons
Common Name: Cebu warty pig, Negros warty pig
Habitat: Cebu, Panay, Negros Island
One of the major reason why this wild pig known for the 3 pairs of wart in
its appearance has become so rare is because of its meat.
Luckily, breeding programs for the specie are being undertaken in
Rotterdam Zoo and San Diego Zoo.
#2. TAMARAW
Scientific Name: Bubalus mindorensis
Common Name: Tamaraw
Habitat: Mindoro
 The wild buffalo, a distant cousin of the carabao, has been grazing the land
12,000 years ago, long before there were any natives to disturb their
peace.
Today, however, the Tamaraw distinguished by its slightly smaller build
and V-shaped horns as compared to the more docile carabao, holds its
final stand in the rugged mountains of Mindoro. They are at the brink of
extinction as only about 350 remain.

#1. PHILIPPINE EAGLE

Scientific Name: Pithecophagajefferyi
Common Name:Haribon
Habitat: Philippines
The Philippine Eagle has become one of the rarest animals in the
Philippines. Foremost cause for this population decimation is habitat loss.
Strict rules are now implemented to stop the extinction of the haribon,
one example is killing one of this animal mean youd have to spend 12
years of your life in prison.

TOP 10 ENDANGERED PLANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

#10. DINAGAT PITCHER PLANT

Scientific Name: Nepenthes bellii
A carnivorous plant that is endemic to Dinagat Island and Northern
Mindanao in the Philippines.
Listed as an endangered species by the IUCN, it usually grows in the sides
of cliffs and roads spilling into lowland forests.

#9. PHILIPPINE TEAK

Scientific Name: Tectona Philippinensis
A small-medium species of tree that is indigenous to the islands of Luzon
and Iling in the Philippines.
Its wood is also mainly used in construction. It is listed as a critically
endangered Philippine plant by IUCN.

#8. MAYAPIS
Scientific Name: Shorea Palosapis
Also called Philippine mahogany, this is another large tree species that is
indigenous to the Philippines.
It is included in IUCN's list of critically endangered species in the
Philippines. Its wood is commonly exported because of its strength.

#7. YAKAL
Scientific Name: Shorea Astylosa
A medium-large tree that is endemic to the Philippines.
It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN.
 It is commonly found in the lowland forests of the islands of Luzon,
Negros, Samar, and Mindanao.
Its wood is known for its high level of strength and is used for
constructing houses, bridges, and other structures requiring durable
lumber.

#6. APNIT OR BAGTIKAN

Scientific Name: Parashorea Malaanonan
An IUCN tagged critically endangered large tree species found in the
Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.
It can grow to as much as 60 meters in height.
It is mainly used for its timber.

#5. DAU RAI

Scientific Name: Dipterocarpus Alatus
This is a tropical forest tree endemic to the Southeast Asian nations of
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and the Philippines.
They are usually found planted beside riverbanks.
Its wood is highly sought-after to be used in making top quality furniture.
The bark is also popular for its medicinal properties that are known to
alleviate rheumatism and liver diseases.
It is tagged as an endangered species by the IUCN.

#4. DAYUNGON
Scientific Name: Agathis Philippinensis
This large, coniferous evergreen tree is native to the island of Luzon in the
Philippines.
It can grow up to 65 meters tall and is commonly used to reforest barren
lands because it can tolerate acidic and infertile soil.
It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN.

#3. DALINGDINGAN
Scientific Name: Hopea Malibato
Dalingdingan is a critically endangered tree species in the Philippines,
according to IUCN.
It is known in the fields of chemistry and medicine as its leaves produce
oligostilbenes that are said to have HIV-inhibitory properties.
This tree is indigenous to the Philippines.

#2. APITONG
Scientific Name: Dipterocarpus Grandiflorus
Another critically endangered Philippine plant species according to the
IUCN, the apitong is a medium hardwood tree endemic to the countries of
Southeast Asia and India.
It is used to produce many types of commodities such as lumber, paper,
and charcoal.

#1. KRIS PLANT

 Scientific Name: Alocasia Sanderiana
Declared as critically endangered by the IUCN, this large-leafed,
ornamental plant is indigenous to the provinces of Misamis Occidental
and Bukidnon in the Philippines.
It is called kris because of its uncanny likeness to the country's ancient
wavy broad sword used by its natives for combat during olden times.

ACTION
There are laws that ban cutting down of trees in forests housing rare
species
The government requires those who take in species to pay a certain
amount of money (tax)
The government has banned animal adaptation
Proper authorities may care for those animals close to extinction until
raise in their population has taken place.
Citizens shall take care of the environment to ensure that animals have a
place to survive and thrive in
Rules or laws implemented by the government should be followed

ENDANGERED SPECIES AND CONSERVATION LAWS OF THE

PHILIPPINES
DENR Administrative Order No. 48 Pursuant to the Provisions of Act. No.
2590
The Animal Welfare Act of 1998
Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

WHAT CAN WE DO?

1. Learn about endangered species in your area. Teach your friends and
family about the wonderful plants and animals near you.
2. Visit a national wildlife refuge or park. Get involved by volunteering at
your local center or wildlife refuge.
3. Make your home wildlife friendly. Reduce your use of water in your home
so that animals that live in or near water can have a better chance of
survival.
4. Herbicides and pesticides may keep yards looking nice but they are in fact
hazardous pollutants that affect wildlife at many levels.
5. Never purchase products made from threatened or endangered species.Be
careful of products including fur from tigers, polar bears, sea otters and
other endangered wildlife, some orchids, cacti and cycads.
6. Protect wildlife habitat. By protecting habitat, entire communities of
animals and plants can be protected together.

SUMMARY
Yes, the Earth is occupied by millions of species but that does not mean they do
not have an end because of human activities.
Sometimes natural calamities these species slowly die and decrease in number.