Tiger

Panthera tigris

Endangered ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

3.0 m

Weight

220.0 kg

Population

4.5K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

地球上最大の野生ネコ科動物で、体重が300kgを超えることもあり、ロシア極東から東南アジアにかけての森林に生息する。まだら光の中で擬態効果を持つ独特のオレンジと黒の縞模様の毛皮を持つ単独待ち伏せ型捕食者である。密猟と森林破壊により野生個体数が4,000頭未満に減少した深刻な危機（CR）種である。

Fun Facts

✨ No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
✨ Tigers are excellent swimmers.
✨ A tiger's canines can grow up to 10 cm long.

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 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🪴 Shrubland 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Tiger is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

4.5K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Panthera tigris (Tiger)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Lǎohǔ

Spanish Tigre

French Tigre

German Tiger

Russian Tigr

Hindi Baagh

Vietnamese con hổ

Indonesian Harimau

Thai S̄eụ̄x krong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiger?

The scientific name of Tiger is Panthera tigris. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Tiger?

Tiger (Panthera tigris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Tiger live?

Tiger is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Tiger belong to?

Tiger (Panthera tigris) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Tiger eat?

Tiger is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Tiger live?

Tiger has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Tiger are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Tiger (Panthera tigris) is approximately 4,500 individuals.

Is Tiger endangered?

Yes, Tiger (Panthera tigris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.