Leao

Panthera leo

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

2.5 m

Weight

190.0 kg

Population

23.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

O maior felino selvagem da África, o leão pode atingir até 250 kg e é o único felídeo social, vivendo em grupos nas savanas e pastagens da África Subsaariana. Os machos se distinguem por suas icônicas juba. Como predadores de topo, regulam as populações de herbívoros e mantêm o equilíbrio do ecossistema. Classificado como Vulnerável devido à perda de habitat e ao conflito entre humanos e vida selvagem.

Fun Facts

✨ A lion's roar can be heard from 8 km away.
✨ Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day.
✨ Female lions do most of the hunting.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

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

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

23.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Panthera leo (Leao)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish León

French Lion d'Afrique

German Afrikanischer Löwe

Portuguese Leao

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leao?

The scientific name of Leao is Panthera leo. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Leao?

Leao (Panthera leo) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Leao live?

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

What family does Leao belong to?

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

What does Leao eat?

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

How long does Leao live?

Leao has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Leao are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Leao (Panthera leo) is approximately 23,000 individuals.

Is Leao endangered?

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