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Lion

Panthera leo

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Panthera

About

The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus Panthera. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996, as populations in African range countries declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Lion populations are untenable outside designated protected areas. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes of concern. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lion?
The scientific name of Lion is Panthera leo.
What is the conservation status of Lion?
The Lion has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the family Felidae.
What genus does Lion belong to?
Lion belongs to the genus Panthera.