Sicilian Dwarf Elephant

Palaeoloxodon falconeri

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Proboscidea · Elephantidae

About

Palaeoloxodon falconeri is an extinct species of dwarf elephant that lived during the Middle Pleistocene on the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Malta. It is amongst the smallest of all dwarf elephants, under 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height as fully grown adults. A member of the genus Palaeoloxodon, it derived from a population of the mainland European straight-tusked elephant.

Fun Fact

It is amongst the smallest of all dwarf elephants, under 1 metre (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the cave suggests that P.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

000 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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