1,021 observationsVulnerable
Sun Bear
Helarctos malayanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Ursidae ›Genus: Helarctos
About
The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia. It is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the large-scale deforestation that has occurred throughout Southeast Asia over the past three decades has dramatically reduced suitable habitat for the sun bear. The global population is thought to have declined by more than 30% over the past three bear generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sun Bear is Helarctos malayanus.
- The Sun Bear has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Sun Bear belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sun Bear belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sun Bear belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Sun Bear belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Sun Bear belongs to the family Ursidae.
- Sun Bear belongs to the genus Helarctos.
