This is a list of the mammal species recorded in the United Arab Emirates. There are thirty-five mammal species in the United Arab Emirates, of which five are endangered, five are vulnerable, and one is near threatened.This list is derived from the IUCN Red List which lists species of mammals and includes those mammals that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those used in existing Wikipedia articles as of 21 May 2007 and supplemented by the common names and taxonomy from the IUCN, Smithsonian Institution, or University of Michigan where no Wikipedia article was available.

The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: EX Extinct No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. EW Extinct in the wild Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range. CR Critically endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild. EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. NT Near threatened The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future. LC Least concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species. DD Data deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Order: Hyracoidea (hyraxes)

The hyraxes are any of four species of fairly small, thickset, herbivorous mammals in the order Hyracoidea. About the size of a domestic cat they are well-furred, with rounded bodies and a stumpy tail. They are native to Africa and the Middle East.

Family: Procaviidae (hyraxes) Genus: Procavia Cape hyrax, P. capensis introduced on Sir Bani YasSmith, P. (2018, June 17). Beyond the city: How to Explore Uae's wilder side. Retrieved April 09, 2021, from https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/abu-dhabi-uae-off-beat-wild-adventure/

Order: Sirenia (manatees and dugongs)

Sirenia is an order of fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit rivers, estuaries, coastal marine waters, swamps, and marine wetlands. All four species are endangered.

Family: Dugongidae Genus: Dugong Dugong, D. dugon Order: Rodentia (rodents) Rodents make up the largest order of mammals, with over 40% of mammalian species. They have two incisors in the upper and lower jaw which grow continually and must be kept short by gnawing. Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to . Suborder: Hystricognathi Family: Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) Genus: Hystrix Indian crested porcupine, H. indica Suborder: Sciurognathi Family: Dipodidae (jerboas) Subfamily: Dipodinae Genus: Jaculus Lesser Egyptian jerboa, J. jaculus Suborder: Myomorpha Family: Muridae (mice, rats, voles, gerbils, hamsters) Subfamily: Gerbillinae Genus: Gerbillus Wagner's gerbil, G. dasyurus Balochistan gerbil, G. nanus

Order: Lagomorpha (lagomorphs) Lagomorphs comprise rabbits, hares, and pikas. Unlike rodents; they have four incisors on their upper jaws. Family: Leporidae (rabbits and hares) Genus: Lepus Cape hare, L. capensis

Order: Erinaceomorpha (hedgehogs and gymnures) The order Erinaceomorpha contains a single family, Erinaceidae, which comprise the hedgehogs and gymnures. The hedgehogs are easily recognised by their spines while gymnures look more like large rats.

Family: Erinaceidae (hedgehogs) Subfamily: Erinaceinae Genus: Paraechinus Desert hedgehog, P. aethiopicus LC

Order: Chiroptera (bats)

The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals. Family: Pteropodidae (flying foxes, Old World fruit bats) Subfamily: Pteropodinae Genus: Rousettus Egyptian fruit bat, R. aegyptiacus Family: Vespertilionidae Subfamily: Vespertilioninae Genus: Eptesicus Botta's serotine, E. bottae Genus: Otonycteris Desert long-eared bat, O. hemprichii Genus: Pipistrellus Kuhl's pipistrelle, P. kuhlii Genus: Rhyneptesicus Sind bat, R. nasutus Family: Emballonuridae Genus: Taphozous Naked-rumped tomb bat, T. nudiventris Egyptian tomb bat, T. perforatus presence uncertain Family: Rhinolophidae Subfamily: Rhinolophinae Genus: Rhinolophus Blasius's horseshoe bat, R. blasii Subfamily: Hipposiderinae Genus: Asellia Trident leaf-nosed bat, A. tridens Genus: Triaenops Persian trident bat, T. persicus

Order: Cetacea (whales)

The order Cetacea includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are the mammals most fully adapted to aquatic life with a spindle-shaped nearly hairless body, protected by a thick layer of blubber, and forelimbs and tail modified to provide propulsion underwater. Suborder: Mysticeti Family: Balaenopteridae Subfamily: Balaenopterinae Genus: Balaenoptera Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus ENRare sighting of whales off the UAE coast Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus EN Bryde's whale, Balaenoptera brydei DDOther Species - UAE Dolphin Project Minke whale, Balaenoptera acutorostrata nt Subfamily: Megapterinae Genus: Megaptera Humpback whale, M. novaeangliae Suborder: Odontoceti Family Physeteridae (sperm whales) Genus: Physeter Sperm whale, Physeter catodon Superfamily: Platanistoidea Family: Phocoenidae Genus: Neophocaena Finless porpoise, Neophocaena phocaenoides DD Family: Delphinidae (marine dolphins) Genus: Delphinus Long-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus capensis Genus: Sousa Chinese white dolphin, Sousa chinensis DD (Gulf waters of Abu Dhabi holds world's largest population)WAM. 2017. Abu Dhabi has world's largest population of humpback dolphins. Emirates 24/7. Retrieved September 21, 2017Gulf News. 2017. Abu Dhabi proves a haven for humpback dolphins. Retrieved September 21, 2017Sanker A. 2017. Abu Dhabi leads world in humpback dolphin numbers. Khaleej Times. Retrieved September 21, 2017 Genus: Tursiops Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops aduncus DD Genus: Stenella Spinner dolphin, Stenella longirostris LC Genus: Grampus Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus DD Genus: Pseudorca False killer whale, Pseudorca crassidens DD Genus: Orcinus Killer whale, Orcinus orca DDRarely sighted killer whales spotted in Abu Dhabi waters

Order: Carnivora (carnivorans)

There are over 260 species of carnivorans, the majority of which eat meat as their primary dietary item. They have a characteristic skull shape and dentition. Family: Felidae (cats) Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Acinonyx Cheetah, A. jubatus Genus: Caracal Caracal, C. caracal Genus: Felis African wildcat, F. lybica Sand cat, F. margarita Family: Herpestidae (mongooses) Subfamily: Herpestinae Genus: Urva Indian grey mongoose, U. edwardsii Genus: Ichneumia White-tailed mongoose, I. albacauda Family: Hyaenidae (hyaenas) Genus: Hyaena Striped hyena, H. hyaena Family: Canidae (dogs, foxes) Genus: Vulpes Blanford's fox, V. cana Rüppell's fox, V. rueppellii Red fox, V. vulpes Genus: Canis Golden jackal, C. aureus Gray wolf, C. lupus Arabian wolf, C. l. arabs Family: Mustelidae (mustelids) Genus: Mellivora Honey badger, M. capensis

Order: Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)

The even-toed ungulates are ungulates whose weight is borne about equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in perissodactyls. There are about 220 artiodactyl species, including many that are of great economic importance to humans. Family: Bovidae (cattle, antelope, sheep, goats) Subfamily: Antilopinae Genus: Antilope Blackbuck, A. cervicapra introduced on Sir Bani Yas Genus: Gazella Arabian gazelle, G. arabica Arabian sand gazelle, G. marica Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Ammotragus Barbary sheep, A. lervia introduced on Sir Bani Yas Genus: Arabitragus Arabian tahr, A. jayakari Subfamily: Hippotraginae Genus: Oryx Arabian oryx, O. leucoryx reintroduced Gemsbok, O. gazella introduced on Sir Bani Yas Scimitar oryx, O. gazella introduced on Sir Bani Yas Genus: Taurotragus Common eland, T. oryx introduced on Sir Bani Yas Family: Cervidae (deer) Subfamily: Cervinae Genus: Axis Chital, A. axis introduced on Sir Bani Yas Genus: Cervus Red deer, C. elaphus introduced on Sir Bani Yas Family: Giraffidae Genus: Giraffa Reticulated giraffe, G. reticulata introduced on Sir Bani Yas

Locally extinct Leopard, Panthera pardus

See also Wildlife of the United Arab Emirates List of chordate orders Lists of mammals by region List of prehistoric mammals Mammal classification List of mammals described in the 2000s

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