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plains zebra

Equus quagga

Near Threatened ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

2.3 m

Weight

350.0 kg

Population

750.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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最も個体数の多い野生の馬科動物であるサバンナシマウマ（Equus quagga）は、東アフリカと南アフリカの草原およびサバンナに小さな家族グループから大規模な集団まで様々な形で生息する。個体ごとに独特の白黒の縞模様は、捕食者を混乱させ、吸血昆虫を防ぎ、個体識別を助けると考えられている。シマウマはライオン、ハイエナ、ワニの主要な餌となり、サバンナの食物網を支える。

Fun Facts

✨ Scientists believe stripes help deter biting flies.
✨ Zebras can sleep standing up.
✨ A group of zebras is called a zeal or dazzle.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Distributed across Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

plains zebra is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

750.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Equidae (Horses & Zebras)

Genus

Equus (Horses & Zebras)

Species

Equus quagga (plains zebra)

Names in Other Languages

German Steppenzebra

Similar Species in Equus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of plains zebra?

The scientific name of plains zebra is Equus quagga. It belongs to the genus Equus.

What is the conservation status of plains zebra?

plains zebra (Equus quagga) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does plains zebra live?

plains zebra is found in Distributed across Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania.

What family does plains zebra belong to?

plains zebra (Equus quagga) belongs to the genus Equus, which is part of the taxonomic family Equidae.

What does plains zebra eat?

plains zebra is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does plains zebra live?

plains zebra has an average lifespan of approximately 25 years in the wild.

How many plains zebra are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of plains zebra (Equus quagga) is approximately 750,000 individuals.

What kingdom does plains zebra belong to?

plains zebra (Equus quagga) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).