🌿Native Nature

American Bison

Bos bison

Taxonomy

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

About

The American bison (Bison bison; pl.: bison), commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo (not to be confused with true buffalo), is a species of bison that is endemic to North America. It is one of two extant species of bison, along with the European bison. Its historical range circa 9000 BC is referred to as the great bison belt, a tract of rich grassland spanning from Alaska south to the Gulf of Mexico,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Bison?
The scientific name of American Bison is Bos bison.
What is the conservation status of American Bison?
The American Bison has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does American Bison belong to?
American Bison belongs to the genus Bos.