🌿Native Nature

Rüppell's Griffon

Gyps rueppelli

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Gyps

About

Rüppell's vulture or Rüppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppelli) is a large vulture that occurs throughout the Sahel region of central Africa. The current population of 30,000 is decreasing due to loss of habitat, incidental poisoning, and other factors. Known also as Rüppell's griffon, Rueppell's griffon, Rüppell's griffin vulture, Rueppell's vulture and other variants, it is not to be confused with a different species, the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus). Rüppell's vulture is named in honor of Eduard...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rüppell's Griffon?
The scientific name of Rüppell's Griffon is Gyps rueppelli.
What is the conservation status of Rüppell's Griffon?
The Rüppell's Griffon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
Rüppell's Griffon belongs to the genus Gyps.