# Sumatran tiger vs Javan leopard: the differences

> How do the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) and Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/sumatran-tiger-vs-javan-leopard/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/harimau-sumatera-dan-macan-tutul-jawa/
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The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) and the Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) are different species in the same genus, Panthera. Range in Indonesia — the Sumatran tiger: Sumatra; the Javan leopard: Java.

| Aspect | [Sumatran tiger](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-tiger/) | [Javan leopard](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-leopard/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Panthera tigris sondaica | Panthera pardus melas |
| Indonesian name | Harimau Sumatera | Macan tutul Jawa |
| Class | Mammalia | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Sumatra | Java |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | Yes |
| Size | Body weight: Adult Sumatran tigers can reach 140 kg; Body length: Up to 2.5 m from head to tail tip | — |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | giving birth to live young (viviparous) | giving birth to live young (viviparous) |
| IUCN status | Critically Endangered — subspecies assessment (P. t. sumatrae) | Endangered |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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