5,098 observationsNear Threatened
Brown Hyaena
Parahyaena brunnea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Hyaenidae ›Genus: Parahyaena
About
The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea, formerly Parahyaena brunnea), also called strandwolf, is a species of hyena found in Namibia, Botswana, western and southern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and South Africa. It is currently the rarest species of hyena. The largest remaining brown hyena population is located in the southern Kalahari Desert and coastal areas in Southwest Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Hyaena is Parahyaena brunnea.
- The Brown Hyaena has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the family Hyaenidae.
- Brown Hyaena belongs to the genus Parahyaena.