Wasserbock

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Kobus

Species

Kobus ellipsiprymnus (Wasserbock)

Names in Other Languages

French Cobe onctueux

German Wasserbock

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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Puku

Kobus vardonii

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wasserbock?

The scientific name of Wasserbock is Kobus ellipsiprymnus. It belongs to the genus Kobus.

What is the conservation status of Wasserbock?

Wasserbock (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wasserbock live?

Wasserbock is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.

What family does Wasserbock belong to?

Wasserbock (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) belongs to the genus Kobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is Wasserbock endangered?

No, Wasserbock (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wasserbock belong to?

Wasserbock (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Wasserbock?

The closest relatives of Wasserbock in the genus Kobus include Grasantilope, Moorantilope, Puku.