# Heidelberg man (*Homo heidelbergensis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

Heidelberg man (Homo heidelbergensis) is a mammal in the primate family Hominidae, subfamily Homininae, and genus Homo. The Catalogue of Life lists Heidelberg man as extinct. The scientific name Homo heidelbergensis was given by Schoetensack, 1908. It is classified in the suborder Haplorrhini and superfamily Hominoidea, within the class Mammalia and phylum Chordata.

## 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 heidelbergensis* Schoetensack, 1908

Synonyms: *Homo bodoensis*, *Homo cepranensis*, *Homo rhodesiensis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is Heidelberg man?

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

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

The scientific name of Heidelberg man is Homo heidelbergensis.

### Who named Homo heidelbergensis?

Homo heidelbergensis was named by Schoetensack, 1908.

### Is Heidelberg man extinct?

Yes, the Catalogue of Life lists Heidelberg man as extinct.

### What genus does Heidelberg man belong to?

Heidelberg man belongs to the genus Homo, in the subfamily Homininae.

### What superfamily is Heidelberg man in?

Heidelberg man is in the superfamily Hominoidea, within the suborder Haplorrhini.

## 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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