Indochinese Tiger (subspecies: Panthera tigris corbetti) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
Panthera tigris corbetti
Indochinese Tiger


©Doug Beckers: Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Felidae
Genus Panthera
Subspecies Panthera tigris corbetti
Status endangered

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 285 cm (Length of specimen)

Weight

  • Up to 195 kg

Synonyms

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and they used to be found in southwestern China.

They live in secluded forests in hilly to mountainous terrain, the majority of which lies along the borders between countries. (Wikipedia)

Diet

Indochinese tigers prey mainly on medium- and large-sized wild ungulates. Sambar deer, wild pigs, serow, and large bovids such as banteng and juvenile gaur comprise the majority of Indochinese tiger’s diet. (Wikipedia)

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