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horse

Equus caballus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Sri Lanka), Europe (4 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu), and South America (7 countries).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)

Family

Equidae (Horses & Zebras)

Genus

Equus (Horses & Zebras)

Species

Equus caballus (horse)

Names in Other Languages

German Pferd

Similar Species in Equus

African wild ass

Equus africanus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of horse?

The scientific name of horse is Equus caballus. It belongs to the genus Equus.

Where does horse live?

horse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Sri Lanka), Europe (4 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador.

What family does horse belong to?

horse (Equus caballus) belongs to the genus Equus, which is part of the taxonomic family Equidae.

What kingdom does horse belong to?

horse (Equus caballus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of horse?

The closest relatives of horse in the genus Equus include African wild ass, ass, Grevy's zebra, kiang, kulan.