🌿Native Nature

Bontebok/Blesbok

Damaliscus pygargus

Taxonomy

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

About

The bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus) is an antelope found in South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia. The bontebok has two subspecies; the bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus), occurring naturally in the Fynbos and Renosterveld areas of the Western Cape, and the blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) occurring in the highveld.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bontebok/Blesbok?
The scientific name of Bontebok/Blesbok is Damaliscus pygargus.
What is the conservation status of Bontebok/Blesbok?
The Bontebok/Blesbok has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Bontebok/Blesbok belong to?
Bontebok/Blesbok belongs to the genus Damaliscus.