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Impala

Aepyceros melampus

Taxonomy

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

About

The impala (/ɪmˈpɑːləˌ-ˈpælə/; Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. The sole member of the genus Aepyceros, it was first described to European audiences by German zoologist Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1812. Two subspecies are recognised—the common impala, and the larger and darker black-faced impala. The impala reaches 70–92 centimetres (28–36 inches) at the shoulder and weighs 40–76 kg (88–168 lb). It features a glossy, reddish brown coat. The male's slender, lyre-shaped horns are...

Frequently Asked Questions

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