Banteng

Bos javanicus

Endangered

About

The Banteng (Bos javanicus) is a species in the genus Bos. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 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 4 distinct biome types spanning the.

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 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Indonesia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Artiodactyla (อันดับสัตว์กีบคู่)

Species

Bos javanicus (Banteng)

Names in Other Languages

German Banteng

Similar Species in Bos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Banteng?

The scientific name of Banteng is Bos javanicus. It belongs to the genus Bos.

What is the conservation status of Banteng?

Banteng (Bos javanicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Banteng live?

Banteng is found in Found in Indonesia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Indonesia.

What family does Banteng belong to?

Banteng (Bos javanicus) belongs to the genus Bos, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is Banteng endangered?

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

What kingdom does Banteng belong to?

Banteng (Bos javanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Banteng?

The closest relatives of Banteng in the genus Bos include aurochs, Kouprey.