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Indo-Chinese Tiger
Forced into scattered, small refuges
Common Name: Indochinese Tiger; Tigre d'Indochine (Fr)
Scientific Name: Panthera tigris corbetti
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Location: Southeast Asia
Population: 736-1225 individuals
Background
Dispersed widely throughout six countries (mainly Thailand, but also Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam), the Indochinese tiger probably numbers 736-1225 individuals. It is mostly found in lowland and highland tropical deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen forests.
The key menace is direct poaching of both tiger and its prey. Although extensive habitat is available in some landscapes, fragmentation driven by rapid development - especially road networks - is forcing tigers into scattered, small refuges that isolate the populations and increase accessibility for poachers.
Physical Description
Colour
The upper part of the animal ranges from reddish orange to ochre, and the under parts are whitish. The body has a series of black striations of black to dark grey colour.
Habitat
Major habitat type
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Biogeographic realm
Indo-Malayan
Range States
Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar (eastern), Thailand, Vietnam
Geographical Location
South-east Asia
Ecological Region
Northern Indochina Subtropical Moist Forests, Annamite Range Moist Forests, Kayah-Karen/ Tenasserim Moist Forests, Cardamom Mountains Moist Forests, Indochina Dry Forests, Mekong River, Salween River.
Danger Watch
A species relative risk of extinction, as determined by the IUCN - The World Conservation Union. More
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Extinct
No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
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Extinct in the Wild
Known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population.
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Critically Endangered
Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
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Endangered
Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
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Vulnerable
Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
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Near Threatened
Likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
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Least Concern
Does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endagnered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened
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