Oribi (Ourebia ourebi)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Genus | Ourebia (1) |
| Size | Head-body length: 92 – 140 cm (2) Shoulder height: 50 – 70 cm (2) |
| Weight | 14 – 21 kg (2) |
Status
The oribi is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1). Two subspecies are recognised: Haggard’s oribi (Ourebia ourebi haggardi) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) and the Kenya oribi (Ourebia ourebi kenyae) is classified as Extinct (EX) (1).
 |
|
Follow ARKive:
ARKive principal sponsor
© Wildscreen 2003-2009. By using this website you agree to the Terms of Use
