Elefante Asiático

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

El elefante asiático (Elephas maximus) es uno de los animales terrestres más grandes que existen, distribuido por el sur y el sureste de Asia. Su estado de conservación es en peligro (EN) debido principalmente a la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva, y tiene una gran importancia cultural y religiosa en muchas culturas asiáticas.

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

Elefante Asiático 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

Proboscidea (Elephants)

Family

Elephantidae (Elephants)

Genus

Elephas (Asian Elephants)

Species

Elephas maximus (Elefante Asiático)

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 Elefante Asiático?

The scientific name of Elefante Asiático is Elephas maximus. It belongs to the genus Elephas.

What is the conservation status of Elefante Asiático?

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

Where does Elefante Asiático live?

Elefante Asiático 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 Elefante Asiático belong to?

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

What does Elefante Asiático eat?

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

How long does Elefante Asiático live?

Elefante Asiático has an average lifespan of approximately 60 years in the wild.

How many Elefante Asiático are left in the wild?

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

Is Elefante Asiático endangered?

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