# Denisovan (*Homo longi*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/denisovan  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The denisovan (Homo longi), also called Dragon man, is a mammal in the order Primates and the family Hominidae. It belongs to the subfamily Homininae and the genus Homo, within the superfamily Hominoidea and the suborder Haplorrhini. The Catalogue of Life lists the denisovan as extinct. The scientific name Homo longi was given by Ji, Wu, Ji, Li & Ni, 2021.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| 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 longi* Ji, Wu, Ji, Li & Ni, 2021

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the denisovan?

The denisovan is a mammal in the order Primates and the family Hominidae, within the genus Homo.

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

The scientific name of the denisovan is Homo longi.

### Is the denisovan extinct?

Yes, the Catalogue of Life lists the denisovan as extinct.

### Who named Homo longi?

Homo longi was named by Ji, Wu, Ji, Li & Ni, 2021.

### What is another name for the denisovan?

The denisovan is also called Dragon man.

### What subfamily does the denisovan belong to?

The denisovan belongs to the subfamily Homininae, in the superfamily Hominoidea.

## 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).

Cite as: Denisovan (Homo longi). Retrieved from https://creaturedata.com/animals/denisovan