# Neanderthal (*Homo neanderthalensis*)

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The neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) is an extinct mammal in the primate family Hominidae and the genus Homo. It belongs to the subfamily Homininae, the superfamily Hominoidea and the suborder Haplorrhini of the order Primates. The scientific name Homo neanderthalensis was given by King, 1864.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | 1.48 m – 1.77 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 neanderthalensis* King, 1864

Synonyms: *Acanthropus neanderthalensis*, *Acanthropus neanderthalensis*, *Acanthropus primigenius*, *Homo acheulensis moustieri*, *Homo antiquus*, *Homo calpicus*, *Homo chapellensis*, *Homo erectus mapaensis*, *Homo europaeus primigenius*, *Homo galilensis*, *Homo heringsdorfensis*, *Homo kiikobiensis*, *Homo lemousteriensis*, *Homo mousteriensis hauseri*, *Homo naulettensis*, *Homo primigenius*, *Homo primigenius galilaeensis*, *Homo priscus*, *Homo sapiens krapinensis*, *Homo sapiens neanderthalensis*, *Homo stupidus*, *Homo transprimigenius mousteriensis*, *Palaeoanthropus ehringsdorfensis*, *Palaeoanthropus europaeus*, *Palaeoanthropus heidelbergensis*, *Palaeoanthropus krapinensis*, *Palaeoanthropus neanderthalensis*, *Palaeoanthropus palestinensis*, *Protanthropus atavus*, *Protanthropus tabunensis*

## Common questions

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

The scientific name of the neanderthal is Homo neanderthalensis.

### Is the neanderthal extinct?

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

### What kind of animal is the neanderthal?

The neanderthal is a mammal in the order Primates, belonging to the family Hominidae and the genus Homo.

### Who named Homo neanderthalensis and when?

Homo neanderthalensis was named by King, 1864.

### Which subfamily does the neanderthal belong to?

The neanderthal belongs to the subfamily Homininae, within 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).

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