Banteng

Bos javanicus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The banteng, also known as the tembadau, is a species of wild bovine found in Southeast Asia and parts of Northern Australia.

Fun Fact

Surveys in the following years (up to 2016) in these sanctuaries and adjacent areas (such as the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary) gave an approximate total of 4,600 individuals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests and grasslands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Genetic Bottleneck
Habitat Fragmentation
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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