gemsbok

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Oryx

Species

Oryx gazella (gemsbok)

Names in Other Languages

French Gemsbok

German Sudafrikanischer Spiessbock

Similar Species in Oryx

Arabian oryx

Oryx leucoryx

Vulnerable

East African oryx

Oryx beisa

Endangered

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Scimitar-horned Oryx

Oryx dammah

Extinct in the Wild

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gemsbok?

The scientific name of gemsbok is Oryx gazella. It belongs to the genus Oryx.

What is the conservation status of gemsbok?

gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does gemsbok live?

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

What family does gemsbok belong to?

gemsbok (Oryx gazella) belongs to the genus Oryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is gemsbok endangered?

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

What kingdom does gemsbok belong to?

gemsbok (Oryx gazella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of gemsbok?

The closest relatives of gemsbok in the genus Oryx include Arabian oryx, East African oryx, Scimitar-horned Oryx.