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Puku

Kobus vardonii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order
Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)
Family
Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus
Kobus
Species
Kobus vardonii (Puku)

Names in Other Languages

French Puku
German Puku

Similar Species in Kobus

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Grasantilope
Kobus kob
Least Concern
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Moorantilope
Kobus leche
Near Threatened
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Wasserbock
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Puku?
The scientific name of Puku is Kobus vardonii. It belongs to the genus Kobus.
What is the conservation status of Puku?
Puku (Kobus vardonii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Puku live?
Puku is found in Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Puku belong to?
Puku (Kobus vardonii) belongs to the genus Kobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does Puku belong to?
Puku (Kobus vardonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Puku?
The closest relatives of Puku in the genus Kobus include Grasantilope, Moorantilope, Wasserbock.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Kobus — 4 Species

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Grasantilope
Kobus kob
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Moorantilope
Kobus leche
NT
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Puku
Kobus vardonii
NT
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Wasserbock
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
LC
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