Manis (genus)

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Scope note
Members of a genus containing around eight species of armored placental mammals native to Asia and Africa, characterized by having a body covered with broad overlapping horny scales; they curl themselves up into a ball when threatened.
Manis
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024