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Oribi

Ourebia ourebi

Taxonomy

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

About

The Oribi (/ˈɔːrəbi/; Ourebia ourebi) is a small antelope found in eastern, southern and western Africa. The sole member of its genus, the oribi was first described by the German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1782. Eight subspecies are identified. The oribi reaches nearly 50–67 centimetres (20–26 in) at the shoulder and weighs 12–22 kilograms (26–49 lb). This antelope features a slightly raised back, and long neck and limbs. The glossy, yellowish to rufous brown coat...

Frequently Asked Questions

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