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Säbelantilope
Oryx dammah
Extinct in the Wild
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Habitat & Distribution
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in South Africa.
Conservation Status
EW
Extinct in the Wild
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Artiodactyla
(Paarhufer)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Oryx
Species
Oryx dammah
(Säbelantilope)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Orix de Cimitarra
French
Oryx Algazelle
German
Säbelantilope
Arabic
Begar al Ouach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Säbelantilope?
The scientific name of Säbelantilope is Oryx dammah. It belongs to the genus Oryx.
What is the conservation status of Säbelantilope?
Säbelantilope (Oryx dammah) is classified as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Säbelantilope live?
Säbelantilope is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Säbelantilope belong to?
Säbelantilope (Oryx dammah) belongs to the genus Oryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does Säbelantilope belong to?
Säbelantilope (Oryx dammah) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Säbelantilope?
The closest relatives of Säbelantilope in the genus Oryx include Eritrea-Spiessbock, Sudafrikanischer Spiessbock, Arabian oryx.
Genus Oryx — 4 Species
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LC
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VU
Eritrea-Spiessbock
Oryx beisa
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EW
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Säbelantilope
Oryx dammah
Sudafrikanischer Spiessbock
Oryx gazella
Arabian oryx
Oryx leucoryx
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