Question

How many subspecies of Sumatran rhinoceroses exist?

Answer 1

There are two subspecies of Sumatran rhinoceroses. One is the western subspecies, which is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. The other is the eastern subspecies, which is found in Sabah and Kalimantan.

Answer 2

There are three recognized subspecies of Sumatran rhinoceros: D. s. lasiotis, D. s. harrissoni, and D. s. sumatrensis. However, recent genetic studies suggest they may represent distinct species.

Answer 3

There are two acknowledged varieties of Sumatran rhinoceroses: the D. s. sumatrensis discovered on Sumatra and the D. s. harrissoni from Borneo. The Sumatran variety is in a critical state of endangerment, with an estimated population of fewer than 80 individuals. The Bornean variety is believed to be extinct in the wild, with the last known individual perishing in captivity in 2019. Both varieties are smaller in size compared to other rhinoceros species and have distinctive characteristics such as two small horns and thick hair covering their bodies. These varieties are confronting serious threats and conservation efforts are essential for their survival.

Answer 4

There are no recognized subspecies of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). It is considered a monotypic species, meaning that there is only one recognized species within the Sumatran rhino group. The Sumatran rhino is distinct from other rhino species, such as the Indian rhinoceros, the Javan rhinoceros, and the African rhinoceros species, and it is unique to its range in Southeast Asia. However, it is important to note that the Sumatran rhino itself is critically endangered, and its population is fragmented and declining rapidly, making conservation efforts crucial to its survival.