Sumatran Elephant (elephas maximus sumatranus) is a mammal type animal. It inhabits rainforest and tropical woodland. The weight of this animal is about 3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs) and average life span is 55 - 70 years. Human, tiger predators are dangerous for sumatran elephants. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about sumatran elephants
Name | Sumatran Elephant |
Distinctive Features | Long trunk and large feet |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Type | Mammal |
Colour | Grey, brown, black |
Main Prey | Grass, fruit, roots |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Scientific Name | Elephas maximus sumatranus |
Class | Mammalia |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Skin Type | Leather |
Genus | Elephas |
Habitat | Rainforest and tropical woodland |
Predators | Human, tiger |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Critically endangered |
Order | Proboscidea |
Family | Elephantidae |
Diet | Herbivore |
Top Speed | 43km/h (27mph) |
Weight | 3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs) |
Size (H) | 2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft) |
Life Span | 55 - 70 years |