sable antelope

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Artiodactyla (Çift toynaklılar)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Hippotragus

Species

Hippotragus niger (sable antelope)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Antílope Sable Negro

French Hippotrague noir

German Rappenantilope

Similar Species in Hippotragus

Blaaubok

Hippotragus leucophaeus

Extinct

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roan antelope

Hippotragus equinus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sable antelope?

The scientific name of sable antelope is Hippotragus niger. It belongs to the genus Hippotragus.

What is the conservation status of sable antelope?

sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sable antelope live?

sable antelope is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.

What family does sable antelope belong to?

sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) belongs to the genus Hippotragus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is sable antelope endangered?

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

What kingdom does sable antelope belong to?

sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of sable antelope?

The closest relatives of sable antelope in the genus Hippotragus include Blaaubok, roan antelope.