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Blackbuck

Antilope cervicapra

Taxonomy

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

About

The blackbuck (/ˈblækˌbʌk/; Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope found in India, Nepal and Pakistan. The blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope. The species was described and given its binomial name by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kilograms (44–126 lb), an average of 38 kilograms (84 lb)....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackbuck?
The scientific name of Blackbuck is Antilope cervicapra.
What kingdom does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Blackbuck belong to?
Blackbuck belongs to the genus Antilope.