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Thinhorn Sheep

Ovis dalli

Taxonomy

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

About

The thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli) is a species of sheep native to northwestern North America, ranging from white to slate brown in colour and having curved, yellowish-brown horns. The two subspecies are the nominate Dall sheep or Dall's sheep and the more southern subspecies, Stone sheep (also spelled Stone's sheep) (O. d. stonei), which is a slate brown with some white patches on the rump and inside the hind legs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thinhorn Sheep?
The scientific name of Thinhorn Sheep is Ovis dalli.
What kingdom does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Thinhorn Sheep belong to?
Thinhorn Sheep belongs to the genus Ovis.