Mammal · GBIF taxon 4827627
Homo floresiensis
Homo floresiensisAlso known as Flores Man, Hobbit
Homo floresiensis stood roughly one meter tall with an exceptionally small braincase, representing an extraordinary example of insular dwarfism in an isolated island environment. Archaeological remains reveal sophisticated stone tool manufacture, controlled fire use, and cooperative foraging strategies. Living alongside giant storks and Komodo dragons, this hominin adapted effectively to the forested karst terrain of ancient Flores until disappearing around 50,000 years ago.
FossilPrimate
Licensed referenceRama / CC BY-SA 3.0 fr · cc-by-sa
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flores Dwarf Stegodon
- Flores Giant Rat
Predators
- Komodo Dragon
ThreatsVolcanic activity, environmental changes, and competition with modern humans
HabitatsTropical rainforest, limestone caves, and open woodlands
Life spanEstimated 30–45 years
Classification
- FamilyHominidae
- SpeciesHomo floresiensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct hominin known only from archaeological and fossil deposits.
Responsible observation
- Museum Viewing: Seek out official cast reconstructions and tool displays at accredited natural history museums.
- Site Etiquette: Respect active archaeological excavation boundaries and heritage rules when visiting Liang Bua cave.
Competitor (c) Unknown author, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Prey no rights reserved, uploaded by James Eaton · cc0
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Abhas Misraraj · cc0
Close Relative Eduard Pop et al. / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
Close Relative Luzonensis / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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