Question

What is the classification of Tragelaphus strepsiceros in the Bovidae family and tragelaphini tribe?

1) Genus: Tragelaphus, Family: Bovidae, Tribe: Tragelaphini
2) Genus: Tragelaphus, Family: Tragelaphini, Tribe: Bovidae
3) Genus: Bovidae, Family: Tragelaphini, Tribe: Tragelaphus
4) Genus: Tragelaphini, Family: Bovidae, Tribe: Tragelaphus

Answer 1

The greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, belongs to the Genus Tragelaphus, within the Family Bovidae and the Tribe Tragelaphini. The correct classification option is 1) Genus: Tragelaphus, Family: Bovidae, Tribe: Tragelaphini.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mammal in question, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, is commonly known as the greater kudu. It falls under the classification of the family Bovidae, which is a group of hoofed mammals including antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates. Within this family, the greater kudu is a part of the tribe Tragelaphini, known as spiral-horned antelopes. The correct classification of this mammal is:

1. Genus: Tragelaphus,
2. Family: Bovidae,
3. Tribe: Tragelaphini.

Therefore, the accurate choice from the provided options would be 1) Genus: Tragelaphus, Family: Bovidae, Tribe: Tragelaphini.