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caribou

Rangifer tarandus

Extinct

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caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List. This species has been declared extinct, with no known living individuals remaining in the wild or in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Argentina).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (Hewan berkuku genap)

Species

Rangifer tarandus (caribou)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Reno

French caribou

German Rentier

Russian Cеверный олень

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caribou?

The scientific name of caribou is Rangifer tarandus. It belongs to the genus Rangifer.

What is the conservation status of caribou?

caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does caribou live?

caribou is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden.

What family does caribou belong to?

caribou (Rangifer tarandus) belongs to the genus Rangifer, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

What kingdom does caribou belong to?

caribou (Rangifer tarandus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).