Skip to content
Animals Top
Home>Facts>FAQ
FAQ

What types of tigers are there?

What types of tigers are there?
Quick Answer

It is currently believed that there are two main subspecies of tigers: Asian tigers and Siberian tigers. These two subspecies are further subdivided into several subspecies. Asian tigers include Indian tigers, Bengal tigers, Indochinese tigers, South China tigers a

Table of Contents

Advertisement

It is currently believed that there are two main subspecies of tigers: Asian tigers and Siberian tigers. These two subspecies are further subdivided into several subspecies.  


Asian tigers include Indian tigers, Bengal tigers, Indochinese tigers, South China tigers and Malayan tigers. The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger or Siberian tiger, is one of the largest cats. Some other tiger subspecies that are considered separate include the Chinese tiger, the Bali tiger, the Javan tiger, the Indonesian tiger, and others. In short, although the classification of tigers is still controversial, at least the above-mentioned subspecies of tigers have been confirmed.


Tags
Animals Top aims to present clear, accessible animal information. Facts may be updated as scientific knowledge and conservation assessments change.

Enjoy Animals Top?

Add Animals Top as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our animal, wildlife and pet content in Search.