Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Summary 3

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a species of hyena, currently classed as the sole member of the genus Crocuta, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN on account of its widespread range and large numbers estimated between 27,000 and 47,000 individuals. The species is, however, experiencing declines outside of protected areas due to habitat loss and poaching. The species may have...

Fontes e Créditos

  1. (c) Bernard DUPONT, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spotted_Hyaena_(Crocuta_crocuta)_(13943235661).jpg
  2. (c) Stan van Remmerden, todos os direitos reservados, uploaded by Stan van Remmerden
  3. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocuta_crocuta

Mais informações

BioDiversity4All Mapa

Status in w palearctic 0% of original range
Ecological niche Large Carnivore
Region Europe - Caucasus, Europe - Central, Europe - Eastern, Europe - Iberia, Europe - Italy, Europe - Southeastern, Europe - Western, Middle East - Levant, North Africa - Eastern, North Africa - Western
Z ecotourism potential 4