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Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

Taxonomy

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

About

The hartebeest (/ˈhɑːrtəˌbiːst/; Alcelaphus buselaphus), also known as kongoni, is an African antelope. Eight subspecies have been described, including two sometimes considered to be independent species. A large antelope, the hartebeest stands just over 1 m (3.3 ft) at the shoulder, and has a typical head-and-body length of 200 to 250 cm (79 to 98 in). The weight ranges from 100 to 200 kg (220 to 440 lb). It has a particularly elongated forehead and oddly shaped horns, short neck, and pointed...

Frequently Asked Questions

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