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Common Eland

Tragelaphus oryx

Taxonomy

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

About

The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. An adult male is around 1.6 metres (5') tall at the shoulder (females are 20 centimetres (8") shorter) and can weigh up to 942 kg (2,077 lb) with an average of 500–600 kg (1,100–1,300 lb),...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Eland?
The scientific name of Common Eland is Tragelaphus oryx.
What is the conservation status of Common Eland?
The Common Eland has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Common Eland belong to?
Common Eland belongs to the genus Tragelaphus.