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Genus Ammotragus (Noun)

Meaning

Genus of wild sheep.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Ammotragus lervia, also known as the aoudad or Barbary sheep, is the only species in the genus Ammotragus.
  • Taxonomists have long debated the classification of the genus Ammotragus, with some placing it within the genus Ovis.
  • The genus Ammotragus is endemic to the mountain ranges of North Africa, and is adapted to steep, rocky terrain.
  • Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the habitats of the single species within the genus Ammotragus.
  • Due to its unique characteristics, the genus Ammotragus has been recognized as a distinct genus since the early 19th century.

Synonyms

  • Ammotragus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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