Indischer Elefant

Elephas maximus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

60 years

Length

5.5 m

Weight

4.0 t

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

Smaller than its African cousin, Asiatic elephants range across South and Southeast Asian forests and grasslands from India to Indonesia. Distinguished by their smaller ears, rounded back, and a single finger-like projection on the trunk tip. Deeply interwoven with Asian cultures, they have been used in religious ceremonies and as working animals for millennia. Endangered, with fewer than 50,000 remaining in the wild.

Fun Facts

✨ Asian elephants have been domesticated for over 4,000 years.
✨ They have one finger-like process on the tip of their trunk, vs two in African elephants.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Distributed across India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Indischer Elefant is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

50.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Proboscidea (Rüsseltiere)

Family

Elephantidae (Elephants)

Genus

Elephas (Asian Elephants)

Species

Elephas maximus (Indischer Elefant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Elefante Asiático

French Eléphant d'Asie

German Indischer Elefant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indischer Elefant?

The scientific name of Indischer Elefant is Elephas maximus. It belongs to the genus Elephas.

What is the conservation status of Indischer Elefant?

Indischer Elefant (Elephas maximus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Indischer Elefant live?

Indischer Elefant is found in Distributed across India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand.

What family does Indischer Elefant belong to?

Indischer Elefant (Elephas maximus) belongs to the genus Elephas, which is part of the taxonomic family Elephantidae.

What does Indischer Elefant eat?

Indischer Elefant is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Indischer Elefant live?

Indischer Elefant has an average lifespan of approximately 60 years in the wild.

How many Indischer Elefant are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Indischer Elefant (Elephas maximus) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is Indischer Elefant endangered?

Yes, Indischer Elefant (Elephas maximus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.