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Rinoceronte Negro

Diceros bicornis

Critically Endangered ↑

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

3.5 m

Weight

1.2 t

Population

5.5K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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Uno de los mamíferos grandes más amenazados de África, los rinocerontes negros pesan hasta 1.400 kg y habitan sabanas, matorrales y bosques de montaña en el este y sur de África. Se distinguen de los rinocerontes blancos por su labio superior puntiagudo y prensil, adaptado para ramonear arbustos. En Peligro Crítico, con poblaciones reducidas en un 97,6 % desde 1960 a causa de la caza furtiva por el cuerno, que alcanza precios astronómicos en el comercio ilegal de vida silvestre. Los esfuerzos de conservación han permitido una modesta recuperación.

Fun Facts

✨ Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same protein as human fingernails.
✨ They can run at 55 km/h.
✨ Black rhinos have poor eyesight but excellent hearing.

Habitat & Distribution

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

🌾 Savanna 🪴 Shrubland

Found in South Africa. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Rinoceronte Negro is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Estimated Population

5.5K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)

Family

Rhinocerotidae (Rhinos)

Genus

Diceros (Black Rhinos)

Species

Diceros bicornis (Rinoceronte Negro)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rinoceronte Negro

French Rhinocéros noir

German Spitzmaulnashorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rinoceronte Negro?

The scientific name of Rinoceronte Negro is Diceros bicornis. It belongs to the genus Diceros.

What is the conservation status of Rinoceronte Negro?

Rinoceronte Negro (Diceros bicornis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Rinoceronte Negro live?

Rinoceronte Negro is found in Found in South Africa. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include South Africa.

What family does Rinoceronte Negro belong to?

Rinoceronte Negro (Diceros bicornis) belongs to the genus Diceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinocerotidae.

What does Rinoceronte Negro eat?

Rinoceronte Negro is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Rinoceronte Negro live?

Rinoceronte Negro has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

How many Rinoceronte Negro are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Rinoceronte Negro (Diceros bicornis) is approximately 5,500 individuals.

Is Rinoceronte Negro endangered?

Yes, Rinoceronte Negro (Diceros bicornis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.