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Indonesian Javan Rhinoceros

Population stable, but still too small

Common Name: Indonesian Javan rhinoceros, lesser one-horned rhino; Rhinocéros de la Sonde(Fr); Rinoceronte de Java(Sp)

Scientific Name: Rhinoceros sondaicus sondaicus

Habitat: Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests

Location: Western Indonesia

Population: 28-56 in Ujung Kulon National Park, Java

Background

The Javan (or lesser one-horned) rhino is probably the rarest large mammal species in the world, and is on the brink of extinction. Fewer than 60 individuals are thought to survive in the wild, and there are none in captivity.

Only one population of Javan rhino survives in Indonesia, in Ujung Kulon on the island of Java. It belongs to a distinct sub-species from the only other survivning population in Vietnam.

The Javan rhinoceros has been protected since 1931 in Indonesia. Ujung Kulon National Park, located on south-western side of Java, was set aside for the conservation of the species.

Physical Description

Size
The species weight ranges between 900-2,300 kg, and the body length between 2-4 m. This rhino can reach up to 170 cm.

Colour
The species is grey in colour.

Habitat

Major habitat type
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests

Biogeographic realm
Indo-Malayan

Range States
Indonesia

Geographical Location
Western Indonesia

Ecological Region
Western Java Mountain Forests

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Danger Watch

A species relative risk of extinction, as determined by the IUCN - The World Conservation Union. More

Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Extinct in the Wild

Known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population.
Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Endangered

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Near Threatened

Likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
Least Concern

Does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endagnered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened