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Common Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Hippopotamidae ›Genus: Hippopotamus

About

The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis). The name comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse" (ἱπποπόταμος). After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. Despite their physical resemblance to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Hippopotamus?
The scientific name of Common Hippopotamus is Hippopotamus amphibius.
What is the conservation status of Common Hippopotamus?
The Common Hippopotamus has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the family Hippopotamidae.
What genus does Common Hippopotamus belong to?
Common Hippopotamus belongs to the genus Hippopotamus.