Panthera tigris tigris

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin panthera (“leopard”) + tigris (“tiger”)

Proper noun

Panthera tigris tigris f

  1. A taxonomic subspecies within the family Felidae – the continental tiger.

Usage notes

  • After 1911 and prior to 2017, P. tigris tigris was defined geographically such as to be synonymous with Bengal tiger.
    • Following a reevaluation of felid classification in 2017, the subspecies was expanded to include other populations.

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