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Pronghorn

Antilocapra americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Antilocapridae ›Genus: Antilocapra

About

The pronghorn ( /ˈprɒŋˌhɔːrn/) (Antilocapra americana) is a species of artiodactyl mammal indigenous to interior western and central North America. Though not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the American antelope, prong buck, pronghorn antelope, prairie antelope, or simply antelope because it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a similar ecological niche due to parallel evolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pronghorn?
The scientific name of Pronghorn is Antilocapra americana.
What kingdom does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the family Antilocapridae.
What genus does Pronghorn belong to?
Pronghorn belongs to the genus Antilocapra.