🌿Native Nature

Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

Taxonomy

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

About

The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly included the East African oryx as a subspecies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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