African buffalo vs
Syncerus caffer compared with Lepra multipuncta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) | Pertusariales (Pertusariales) |
| Family | Bovidae (Bovids) | Pertusariaceae |
| Genus | Syncerus | Lepra |
| Species | Syncerus caffer | Lepra multipuncta |
Conservation Status
African buffalo
NT — Near Threatened
NT — Near Threatened
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | African buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African buffalo
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
African buffalo
The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a species in the genus Syncerus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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