27,754 observationsEndangered
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Proboscidea βΊFamily: Elephantidae βΊGenus: Loxodonta
About
The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is the larger of the two species of African elephants. These elephants were previously regarded as the same species, but the African forest elephant has been reclassified as L. cyclotis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Savanna Elephant is Loxodonta africana.
- The African Savanna Elephant has a conservation status of Endangered.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the class Mammalia.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the order Proboscidea.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the family Elephantidae.
- African Savanna Elephant belongs to the genus Loxodonta.