Zoo Stock Species and the Red List
Zoo Stock Species and the Red List
Zoo Stock
This indicates that the species is included in the Second Zoo Stock Plan, which was formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2018. The plan sets goals for the next 10 years in three areas: "species conservation," "contribution to wildlife conservation," and "environmental education and conservation awareness." 124 animal species are included.
What is the Red List?
Based on scientific research, this is a list of wildlife classified by rank (category) indicating the degree of risk of extinction.
Livng Things Encyclopedia shows the categories (mainland and islands) assessed by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) at the global level, the Ministry of the Environment for Japan, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for Tokyo.
The higher the category in each table, the higher the risk of extinction, and CR, EN, and VU are the three categories known as "endangered species." In Tokyo, species that are not at the NT (near threatened) level but are relatively rare are considered "species of concern."
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IUCN categories |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
— |
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CR |
Serious crisis |
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EN |
crisis |
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VU |
emergency |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
Low Concern |
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DD |
Data shortage |
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LP |
— |
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Japan (Ministry of the Environment) Category |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
Endangered species |
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CR |
Critically Endangered |
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EN |
Endangered species |
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VU |
Endangered species |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
— |
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DD |
Lack of information |
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LP |
Endangered |
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Tokyo Category |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
Endangered species |
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CR |
Critically Endangered |
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EN |
Endangered species |
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VU |
Endangered species |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
Unranked |
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DD |
Lack of information |
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LP |
Endangered |
Creatures at Inokashira Park Zoo
Creatures at Inokashira Park Zoo
Leopard Cat
Subspecies: Amur Leopard Cat
Leopard Cat
Subspecies: Amur Leopard CatPrionailurus bengalensis euptilurus
This subspecies of Leopard Cat is found widely across Asia, from China to Russia and the Korean Peninsula. It lives in a variety of places, including mountains, forests, and plains, and is sometimes found near human settlements. It feeds on insects and mice. It is an excellent tree climber and has excellent jumping ability, and will sometimes catch and eat birds in flight. It is also an excellent swimmer.
| classification | Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae |
|---|---|
| English name | Amur Leopard Cat |
| distribution | Northeastern China, southeastern Siberia, Korean Peninsula |
| Residence | Broadleaf forests and riverside areas |
| Size |
Head torso length: 45-80cm
Tail length: 25-45 cm Weight: 3-7kg |
| food | Mice, small birds, frogs, snakes, insects, etc. |
| Red List |
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
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