What is another word for Sumatran tiger?

1 synonym found

Pronunciation:

[ suːmˈɑːtɹən tˈa͡ɪɡə], [ suːmˈɑːtɹən tˈa‍ɪɡə], [ s_uː_m_ˈɑː_t_ɹ_ə_n t_ˈaɪ_ɡ_ə]

The Sumatran tiger, also known as Panthera tigris sumatrae, is a rare and critically endangered species of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It's one of the smallest tiger subspecies, and features distinctive dark black stripes on its orange fur. In terms of synonyms, the Sumatran tiger is often referred to as the Indonesian tiger or Sumatra's tiger. Other descriptive names include the island tiger, Indonesian striped tiger, and the Sumatran striped tiger. Regardless of the name, this majestic animal plays a vital role in the ecosystem of Sumatra, where it continues to face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

Synonyms for Sumatran tiger:

  • Other relevant words:

    feline

How to use "Sumatran tiger" in context?

Sumatran tigers are critically endangered but exist in a few remaining populations in Indonesia and Malaysia. The Sumatran tiger is the only surviving member of the Panthera tigris tigrina species and is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The tigers once ranged across the Indian subcontinent, China, North and South Korea, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, but their range has now been reduced to about 14,000 square kilometers.

There are between 190 and 250 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, with an estimated 65 to 100 animals residing in the core population areas of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia.

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