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Okapi

Okapia johnstoni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Giraffidae ›Genus: Okapia

About

The okapi (/oʊˈkɑːpiː/; Okapia johnstoni), also known as the forest giraffe or zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal native to the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. The okapi and the giraffe are the only living members of the family Giraffidae. The okapi stands about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall at the shoulder and has an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Okapi?
The scientific name of Okapi is Okapia johnstoni.
What is the conservation status of Okapi?
The Okapi has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the family Giraffidae.
What genus does Okapi belong to?
Okapi belongs to the genus Okapia.