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Scimitar-horned Oryx
Oryx dammah
Extinct in the Wild
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Habitat & Distribution
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in South Africa.
Conservation Status
EW
Extinct in the Wild
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Artiodactyla
(Even-toed Ungulates)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Oryx
Species
Oryx dammah
(Scimitar-horned Oryx)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Orix de Cimitarra
French
Oryx Algazelle
German
Säbelantilope
Arabic
Begar al Ouach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Scimitar-horned Oryx?
The scientific name of Scimitar-horned Oryx is Oryx dammah. It belongs to the genus Oryx.
What is the conservation status of Scimitar-horned Oryx?
Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) is classified as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scimitar-horned Oryx live?
Scimitar-horned Oryx is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Scimitar-horned Oryx belong to?
Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) belongs to the genus Oryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does Scimitar-horned Oryx belong to?
Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Scimitar-horned Oryx?
The closest relatives of Scimitar-horned Oryx in the genus Oryx include Arabian oryx, East African oryx, gemsbok.
Genus Oryx — 4 Species
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VU
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EN
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LC
Arabian oryx
Oryx leucoryx
East African oryx
Oryx beisa
gemsbok
Oryx gazella
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EW
Scimitar-horned Oryx
Oryx dammah
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