greater kudu

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across South Africa and United States.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳類)

Order

Artiodactyla (偶蹄目)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Tragelaphus

Species

Tragelaphus strepsiceros (greater kudu)

Names in Other Languages

French Grand Koudou

German Grosskudu

Similar Species in Tragelaphus

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bushbuck

Tragelaphus scriptus

Least Concern

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giant eland

Tragelaphus derbianus

Vulnerable

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lesser kudu

Tragelaphus imberbis

Near Threatened

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

Least Concern

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sitatunga

Tragelaphus spekii

Least Concern

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bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater kudu?

The scientific name of greater kudu is Tragelaphus strepsiceros. It belongs to the genus Tragelaphus.

What is the conservation status of greater kudu?

greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does greater kudu live?

greater kudu is found in Distributed across South Africa and United States.. Countries include South Africa, United States.

What family does greater kudu belong to?

greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) belongs to the genus Tragelaphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is greater kudu endangered?

No, greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does greater kudu belong to?

greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of greater kudu?

The closest relatives of greater kudu in the genus Tragelaphus include bushbuck, giant eland, lesser kudu, Nyala, sitatunga.