nilgai

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Cuba, Italy, South Africa, and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇹 Italy 🇿🇦 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

Boselaphus

Species

Boselaphus tragocamelus (nilgai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nilgo

French Nilgau

German Nilgau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of nilgai?

The scientific name of nilgai is Boselaphus tragocamelus. It belongs to the genus Boselaphus.

What is the conservation status of nilgai?

nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does nilgai live?

nilgai is found in Distributed across Cuba, Italy, South Africa, and United States.. Countries include Cuba, Italy, South Africa, United States.

What family does nilgai belong to?

nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) belongs to the genus Boselaphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is nilgai endangered?

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

What kingdom does nilgai belong to?

nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).