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6 living subspecies, 3 extinct. Every type of tiger — with baby names, populations, and what makes each one unique.
Only 1 in 4 tiger cubs survives to adulthood in the wild. See full baby tiger guide →
| Subspecies | Population | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger | ~2,500 | Endangered |
| Siberian (Amur) Tiger | ~570 | Endangered |
| Sumatran Tiger | ~400 | Critically Endangered |
| Malayan Tiger | ~150 | Critically Endangered |
| Indochinese Tiger | ~350 | Endangered |
| South China Tiger | 0 (wild) | Critically Endangered |
| Caspian Tiger (Extinct) | 0 | Extinct (1970s) |
| Bali Tiger (Extinct) | 0 | Extinct (1937) |
| Javan Tiger (Extinct) | 0 | Extinct (1976) |
Panthera tigris tigris
Most numerous subspecies — 70% of all wild tigers
Panthera tigris altaica
Largest cat in the world — can survive -40°F
Panthera tigris sumatrae
Smallest tiger subspecies — darkest coat
Panthera tigris jacksoni
Only recognized as separate subspecies in 2004
Panthera tigris corbetti
Prefers remote, mountainous forests
Panthera tigris amoyensis
Possibly extinct in the wild — only in captivity