Lichtenstein's hartebeest
Lichtenstein's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lichtensteinii) is a subspecies of the hartebeest antelope that dwells in savannahs and floodplains of Southeastern-Central Africa. It is sometimes classified as a unique species, Sigmoceros lichtensteinii.
| Lichtenstein's hartebeest | |
|---|---|
| In the Kafue National Park, Zambia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Bovidae |
| Subfamily: | Alcelaphinae |
| Genus: | Alcelaphus |
| Species: | A. b. lichtensteinii |
| Binomial name | |
| Alcelaphus buselaphus lichtensteinii Peters, 1849 | |
| Distribution of Alcelaphus buselaphus lichtensteinii | |
| Synonyms | |
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Sigmoceros lichtensteinii | |
It derives its name from zoologist Martin Lichtenstein.
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