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Sumatran Tiger

Local name: 
Harimau
Scientific name: 

Panthera tigris sumatrae

Status: 
Critically Endangered

Sumatran Tiger

Population size:
Less than 600 individuals
Distribution:
Only found on the island of Sumatra. They are present in eight provinces of Sumatra.

Habitat:

Sumatran tigers are found in habitat that ranges from lowland to montane rainforest.
Characteristics:
An adult tiger measures an average of 2.4m from its nose to the tip of its tail. Males are larger than females. The Sumatran Tiger is the smallest of the living tiger subspecies, weighing up to 170kg.
Diet:
Large mammals such as wild boar, deer and tapir
Ecology:
They live for 10-15 years. Females can start breeding at 3-4 years old. Gestation is usually between 95-110 days. Litters are usually two to three cubs but a female can have as many as six. They will stay with their mother until they are able to hunt alone, usually around 18-24 months old. Sumatran tigers are mostly solitary animals, except during mating and when females are with cubs
Threats:
Habitat destruction and hunting.
At Harapan Rainforest:
Recent surveys suggest Harapan Rainforest may hold up to 15 Sumatran tigers. Harapan Rainforest is monitoring tigers and their prey by using camera traps and transects of field signs.
Interesting facts:
  • They have webbing between their toes, which makes them very good swimmers.
  • Sumatran tigers establish and secure their territories by marking boundaries with urine and faeces. Once a territory is established, it will remain with that tiger until its death.
 
For further information please look at the following link:

IUCN Red List