Watercolor illustration of Rinoceronte de Java (Rhinoceros sondaicus)

Rinoceronte de Java

Rhinoceros sondaicus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rinoceronte de Java
French Rhinocéros de la Sonde
German Java-Nashorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rinoceronte de Java?
The scientific name of Rinoceronte de Java is Rhinoceros sondaicus. It belongs to the genus Rhinoceros.
What is the conservation status of Rinoceronte de Java?
Rinoceronte de Java (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Rinoceronte de Java belong to?
Rinoceronte de Java (Rhinoceros sondaicus) belongs to the genus Rhinoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinocerotidae.
Is Rinoceronte de Java endangered?
Yes, Rinoceronte de Java (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rinoceronte de Java belong to?
Rinoceronte de Java (Rhinoceros sondaicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rinoceronte de Java?
The closest relatives of Rinoceronte de Java in the genus Rhinoceros include Rinoceronte Unicornio Índico.

Genus Rhinoceros — 2 Species

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Rinoceronte de Java
Rhinoceros sondaicus
CR
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Rinoceronte Unicornio Índico
Rhinoceros unicornis
VU

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