Panthera tigris jacksoni, commonly known as the Malayan tiger, is a subspecies native to the rainforests of the Malay Peninsula. It is distinguished by its smaller size compared to other tiger subspecies, with males averaging around 120 kg. The Malayan tiger has a distinct striped pattern and is a solitary predator that primarily hunts deer and wild boar. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

The Panthera tigris jacksoni, commonly known as the Malayan tiger, is native to the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Its range is limited to Peninsular Malaysia, which is the southernmost point of the Asian mainland.

The Malayan tiger typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including both lowland dipterocarp forests and montane forests. The climate in these regions is generally humid and warm, with abundant rainfall throughout the year, providing a lush environment of dense vegetation.

As an apex predator, the Malayan tiger plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling the population of herbivores and other prey species. It primarily hunts ungulates such as deer and wild boar, and its habitat includes areas with ample cover for stalking prey and proximity to water sources.