Asiatic elephant

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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아시아코끼리(Elephas maximus)는 인도에서 인도네시아에 이르는 남아시아 및 동남아시아의 삼림과 초원에 서식하며, 더 작은 귀와 둥근 등, 코끝의 돌기 1개가 아프리카코끼리와 구별되는 특징입니다. 수천 년간 종교 의식과 노동에 활용되어 아시아 문화와 깊이 얽혀 있으나, 야생 개체 수가 5만 마리 미만으로 위기(EN) 종에 해당합니다.

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

Asiatic elephant 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

Elephantidae (Elephants)

Genus

Elephas (Asian Elephants)

Species

Elephas maximus (Asiatic elephant)

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 Asiatic elephant?

The scientific name of Asiatic elephant is Elephas maximus. It belongs to the genus Elephas.

What is the conservation status of Asiatic elephant?

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

Where does Asiatic elephant live?

Asiatic elephant 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 Asiatic elephant belong to?

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

What does Asiatic elephant eat?

Asiatic elephant is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Asiatic elephant live?

Asiatic elephant has an average lifespan of approximately 60 years in the wild.

How many Asiatic elephant are left in the wild?

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

Is Asiatic elephant endangered?

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