Bos primigenius mauretanicus Thomas, 1881

North African aurochs

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Synonym/s: Bos mauretanicus Thomas, 1881; Bos primigenius africanus Thomas, 1881

May be valid as Bos primigenius africanus.

Conservation Status

Extinct

Last record: Holocene

IUCN RedList status: Extinct

Distribution

North Africa

Biology & Ecology

Hypodigm

Media

References

Original scientific description:

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