argali

About

The Argali (Ovis ammon) is a species in the genus Ovis. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba), and South America (Chile).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Ovis

Species

Ovis ammon (argali)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Argali

French mouflon

Russian Arkhar; Архар

Hindi Nyan

Similar Species in Ovis

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bighorn sheep

Ovis canadensis

Least Concern

Dall's sheep

Ovis dalli

Least Concern

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mouflon

Ovis aries

Not Evaluated

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Snow Sheep

Ovis nivicola

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of argali?

The scientific name of argali is Ovis ammon. It belongs to the genus Ovis.

Where does argali live?

argali is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, Poland, Sweden.

What family does argali belong to?

argali (Ovis ammon) belongs to the genus Ovis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

What kingdom does argali belong to?

argali (Ovis ammon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of argali?

The closest relatives of argali in the genus Ovis include bighorn sheep, Dall's sheep, mouflon, Snow Sheep.