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.