# Homo ergaster

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

Homo ergaster is an extinct mammal in the order Primates, the family Hominidae and the genus Homo. Its scientific name was given by Groves & Mazák, 1975. It is classified in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, suborder Haplorrhini, superfamily Hominoidea and subfamily Homininae. The Catalogue of Life lists Homo ergaster as extinct.

## 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 ergaster* Groves & Mazák, 1975

Synonyms: *Homo erectus ergaster*, *Homo gautengensis*, *Homo kenyaensis*, *Homo louisleakeyi*, *Homo okotensis*, *Telanthropus capensis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is Homo ergaster?

Homo ergaster is an extinct mammal in the order Primates and the family Hominidae.

### Is Homo ergaster extinct?

Yes. The Catalogue of Life lists Homo ergaster as extinct.

### Who named Homo ergaster?

Homo ergaster was named by Groves & Mazák, 1975.

### What family does Homo ergaster belong to?

Homo ergaster belongs to the family Hominidae, in the subfamily Homininae.

### What genus is Homo ergaster in?

Homo ergaster is in the genus Homo.

### What is the full classification of Homo ergaster?

Homo ergaster is in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Primates, suborder Haplorrhini, superfamily Hominoidea, family Hominidae, subfamily Homininae 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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