Amerikanischer Bison
Bison bison
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Artiodactyla
(Paarhufer)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Bison
Species
Bison bison
(Amerikanischer Bison)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Bisonte americano
German
Amerikanischer Bison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Amerikanischer Bison?
The scientific name of Amerikanischer Bison is Bison bison. It belongs to the genus Bison.
Where does Amerikanischer Bison live?
Amerikanischer Bison is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, United States.
What family does Amerikanischer Bison belong to?
Amerikanischer Bison (Bison bison) belongs to the genus Bison, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does Amerikanischer Bison belong to?
Amerikanischer Bison (Bison bison) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Amerikanischer Bison?
The closest relatives of Amerikanischer Bison in the genus Bison include Europäischer Wisent.
Genus Bison — 2 Species
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Amerikanischer Bison
Bison bison
Europäischer Wisent
Bison bonasus
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