sitatunga

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

Tragelaphus

Species

Tragelaphus spekii (sitatunga)

Names in Other Languages

French Guib d'Eau

German Sumpfantilope

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greater kudu

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Least Concern

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lesser kudu

Tragelaphus imberbis

Near Threatened

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

Least Concern

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Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sitatunga?

The scientific name of sitatunga is Tragelaphus spekii. It belongs to the genus Tragelaphus.

What is the conservation status of sitatunga?

sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sitatunga live?

sitatunga is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.

What family does sitatunga belong to?

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

Is sitatunga endangered?

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

What kingdom does sitatunga belong to?

sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of sitatunga?

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