VUVulnerable
Menzbier's Marmot
Marmota menzbieri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menzbier's_marmot
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SCIURIDAE
Threatened in Kazakhstan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Menzbier's Marmot classified as Vulnerable?
Menzbier's Marmot is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Menzbier's Marmot live?
Menzbier's Marmot occurs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Menzbier's Marmot?
The main threats to Menzbier's Marmot are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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