Sun Bear information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Sun Bear, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Sun Bear
The sun bear is a bear species in the family Ursidae found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is the only species in the genus Helarctos and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb). It is stockily built, with large paws, strongly curved claws, small, rounded ears and a short snout. The fur is generally short and jet black, but can vary from grey to red. The sun bear gets its name from its characteristic orange to cream-coloured chest patch.
Sun Bear facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Ursus arctos
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Forests & mountains
- A group is called
- Sloth
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Ursidae
- Genus Ursus
- Species Ursus arctos
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Sun Bear?
Ursus arctos. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Ursidae.
Is the Sun Bear endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Ursus arctos is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Sun Bear live?
20 to 30 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Sun Bear eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is forests & mountains.
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