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African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Syncerus

About

The African buffalo or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a large African bovine. It is not closely related to the slightly larger wild water buffalo of Asia and its ancestry remains unclear. Syncerus caffer caffer, the Cape buffalo, is the typical subspecies, and the largest one, found in South and East Africa. S. c. nanus (African forest buffalo) is the smallest subspecies, common in forest areas of Central and West Africa, while S. c. brachyceros is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Buffalo?
The scientific name of African Buffalo is Syncerus caffer.
What is the conservation status of African Buffalo?
The African Buffalo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does African Buffalo belong to?
African Buffalo belongs to the genus Syncerus.