kob

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

Kobus

Species

Kobus kob (kob)

Names in Other Languages

French Cobe de Buffon

German Grasantilope

Similar Species in Kobus

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lechwe

Kobus leche

Near Threatened

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puku

Kobus vardonii

Near Threatened

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waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of kob?

The scientific name of kob is Kobus kob. It belongs to the genus Kobus.

What is the conservation status of kob?

kob (Kobus kob) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does kob belong to?

kob (Kobus kob) belongs to the genus Kobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is kob endangered?

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

What kingdom does kob belong to?

kob (Kobus kob) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of kob?

The closest relatives of kob in the genus Kobus include lechwe, puku, waterbuck.