Arabian oryx
The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is a herbivorous mammal.
The Arabian oryx or white oryx is a medium-sized antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long, straight horns, and a tufted tail. It is a bovid, and the smallest member of the genus Oryx, native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Oryx leucoryx
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Lifespan
- 20.8 years
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does an Arabian oryx eat?
The arabian oryx is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is an Arabian oryx?
The arabian oryx weighs around 76 kg.
How long do Arabian oryxs live?
In the wild, the arabian oryx can live up to about 20.8 years.
Is the arabian oryx endangered?
The arabian oryx is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.