Elefante de Sabana

Loxodonta africana

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

65 years

Length

6.0 m

Weight

6.0 t

Population

415.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

El elefante africano, el animal terrestre más grande de la Tierra, puede alcanzar 7.000 kg y habita sabanas, bosques y humedales del África subsahariana. Con estructuras sociales complejas lideradas por matriarcas, se comunica mediante infrasonidos, rugidos y contacto físico. Como ingeniero del ecosistema, modela su hábitat arrancando árboles, excavando aguadas y dispersando semillas. Está catalogado como Vulnerable, con poblaciones en declive por la caza furtiva de marfil y la pérdida de hábitat.

Fun Facts

✨ Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
✨ They can communicate using infrasound over distances of several kilometers.
✨ An elephant's trunk has over 40,000 muscles.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Elefante de Sabana is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

415.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Proboscidea (Elephants)

Family

Elephantidae (Elephants)

Genus

Loxodonta (African Elephants)

Species

Loxodonta africana (Elefante de Sabana)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Elefante de Sabana

French Éléphant de savane

German Afrikanischer Elefant

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Elefante de Bosque

Loxodonta cyclotis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elefante de Sabana?

The scientific name of Elefante de Sabana is Loxodonta africana. It belongs to the genus Loxodonta.

What is the conservation status of Elefante de Sabana?

Elefante de Sabana (Loxodonta africana) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Elefante de Sabana live?

Elefante de Sabana is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Elefante de Sabana belong to?

Elefante de Sabana (Loxodonta africana) belongs to the genus Loxodonta, which is part of the taxonomic family Elephantidae.

What does Elefante de Sabana eat?

Elefante de Sabana is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Elefante de Sabana live?

Elefante de Sabana has an average lifespan of approximately 65 years in the wild.

How many Elefante de Sabana are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Elefante de Sabana (Loxodonta africana) is approximately 415,000 individuals.

Is Elefante de Sabana endangered?

Yes, Elefante de Sabana (Loxodonta africana) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.