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Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Taxonomy

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

About

The waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope found widely in sub-Saharan Africa. It is placed in the genus Kobus of the family Bovidae. It was first described by Irish naturalist William Ogilby in 1833. The thirteen subspecies are grouped under two varieties: the common or ellipsen waterbuck and the defassa waterbuck. The head-and-body length is typically between 177–235 cm (70–93 in) and the average height is between 120 and 136 cm (47 and 54 in). A sexually dimorphic antelope,...

Frequently Asked Questions

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