# Caveman (*Homo erectus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The caveman (Homo erectus) is a mammal in the order Primates, belonging to the family Hominidae and the genus Homo. The caveman is extinct, according to the Catalogue of Life. Its scientific name Homo erectus carries the authority (Dubois, 1893). It is classified in the suborder Haplorrhini, the superfamily Hominoidea and the subfamily Homininae, within the class Mammalia and phylum Chordata.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | 1.41 m – 1.67 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Primates
- family: Hominidae
- genus: Homo
- species: *Homo erectus* (Dubois, 1893)

Synonyms: *Anthropopithecus erectus*, *Atlanthropus mauritanicus*, *Javanthropus soloensis*, *Pithecanthropus erectus*, *Sinanthropus pekinensis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the caveman?

The caveman is a mammal in the order Primates and the family Hominidae.

### What is the scientific name of the caveman?

The scientific name of the caveman is Homo erectus, placed in the genus Homo.

### Is the caveman extinct?

Yes, the caveman is extinct according to the Catalogue of Life.

### What family and subfamily does the caveman belong to?

The caveman belongs to the family Hominidae and the subfamily Homininae, within the superfamily Hominoidea.

### What is the full classification of the caveman?

The caveman is classified in kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Primates, suborder Haplorrhini, family Hominidae and genus Homo.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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