# Flores man (*Homo floresiensis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

Flores man (Homo floresiensis) is a mammal in the primate family Hominidae, placed in the genus Homo. The Catalogue of Life lists Flores man as extinct. Its scientific name, Homo floresiensis, was given by Brown et al., 2004. It belongs to the subfamily Homininae, the superfamily Hominoidea and the suborder Haplorrhini within the order Primates.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | 1.1 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 floresiensis* Brown et al., 2004

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is Flores man?

Flores man is a mammal in the order Primates and the family Hominidae.

### What is the scientific name of Flores man?

The scientific name of Flores man is Homo floresiensis, in the genus Homo.

### Who named Homo floresiensis?

Homo floresiensis was named by Brown et al., 2004.

### Is Flores man extinct?

Yes. The Catalogue of Life lists Flores man as extinct.

### What family does Flores man belong to?

Flores man belongs to the family Hominidae, subfamily Homininae.

### How is Flores man classified?

Flores man is classified in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Primates, suborder Haplorrhini and 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).

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