Sumatran orangutan

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Primates (อันดับวานร)

Family

Hominidae (Great Apes)

Genus

Pongo (Orangutans)

Species

Pongo abelii (Sumatran orangutan)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Orangután de Sumatra

French Orang-outan de Sumatra

German Sumatra-Orang-Utan

Similar Species in Pongo

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Bornean orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus

Critically Endangered

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Tapanuli Orangutan

Pongo tapanuliensis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sumatran orangutan?

The scientific name of Sumatran orangutan is Pongo abelii. It belongs to the genus Pongo.

What is the conservation status of Sumatran orangutan?

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sumatran orangutan belong to?

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) belongs to the genus Pongo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hominidae.

Is Sumatran orangutan endangered?

Yes, Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sumatran orangutan belong to?

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Sumatran orangutan?

The closest relatives of Sumatran orangutan in the genus Pongo include Bornean orangutan, Tapanuli Orangutan.