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bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus

Near Threatened

About

The Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is a species in the genus Tragelaphus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Artiodactyla (Çift toynaklılar)

Species

Tragelaphus eurycerus (bongo)

Names in Other Languages

French Bongo

German Bongo

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Tragelaphus derbianus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bongo?

The scientific name of bongo is Tragelaphus eurycerus. It belongs to the genus Tragelaphus.

What is the conservation status of bongo?

bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bongo live?

bongo is found in Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include South Africa.

What family does bongo belong to?

bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) belongs to the genus Tragelaphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

What kingdom does bongo belong to?

bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of bongo?

The closest relatives of bongo in the genus Tragelaphus include bushbuck, giant eland, greater kudu, lesser kudu, Nyala.