ENEndangered
Malay Tapir
Tapirus indicus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementLegislation
Other threatened species in TAPIRIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malay Tapir classified as Endangered?
Malay Tapir is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Malay Tapir live?
Malay Tapir occurs in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma) (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malay Tapir?
The main threats to Malay Tapir are 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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