Tiger

Panthera tigris

Endangered ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

3.0 m

Weight

220.0 kg

Population

4.5K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

O maior felino selvagem da Terra, o tigre pode superar 300 kg e habita florestas do Extremo Oriente russo ao Sudeste Asiatico. E um predador solitario de emboscada com seu caracteristico pelo listrado de laranja e preto que fornece camuflagem na luz filtrada. Esta em Perigo Critico, com menos de 4.000 individuos restando em estado selvagem devido a caca predatoria e o desmatamento.

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

Carnivora (carnívoros)

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.