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Equus

Mammal Genera

Equus is a genus of odd-toed ungulates in the family Equidae, comprising horses, asses and zebras, and is the only extant genus in that family, with seven living species. Members have slender legs, long heads and necks, manes and long tails, and all are herbivorous grazers with simpler digestive systems than ruminants. The genus originated in North America and dispersed into the Old World and South America during the Pleistocene; wild populations today survive only in Africa and Asia, while the domestic horse and donkey have spread worldwide.

Facts

Taxonomic Rank

Genus 1

Scientific Name

Equus 1

Member Species/Taxa Count

7 1

Geographic Distribution

Wild populations limited to Africa and Asia 1

Defining Characteristics

All species herbivorous, mostly grazers 1

Member Count Band

Under 10 Species 3

Era First Appeared

Neogene 4

Identification

Distinguishing Appearance

Odd-toed ungulates with slender legs, long heads, relatively long necks and manes 1

Classification

Living or Extinct

Yes 2

Connections

Parent Taxon Of

African Wild Ass

Source African wild ass (Wikipedia)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Additional Source Wikidata: DonkeyWikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus conversidens

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus dalianensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus fraternus

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus giganteus

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus livenzovensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus mauritanicus

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus namadicus

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus niobrarensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus occidentalis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus semiplicatus

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus sivalensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus suessenbornensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Equus yunnanensis

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

European Wild Ass

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Animal Diversity Web: Equus grevyi (Grevy's zebra)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Animal Diversity Web: Equus caballus (Horse)

Source Animal Diversity Web: Equus kiang (Kiang)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Animal Diversity Web: Equus zebra (Mountain zebra)

Source Animal Diversity Web: Equus hemionus (Onager)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Przewalski's Horse

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Additional Source Wild horse (Wikidata)Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q27022 (Equus)

Source Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

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Sources

1. Wikipedia: Equus (genus)

Lead, first sentence, genus clause
is a genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae
Lead, second sentence, subject
Equus is the only recognized extant genus
Lead, second sentence, species count
Equus is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species
Lead, sentence on range
wild equine populations are limited to Africa and Asia
Lead, sentence on diet
All species are herbivorous, and mostly grazers
Lead, sentence on body form
Equines are odd-toed ungulates with slender legs, long heads, relatively long necks, manes
Parent Taxon Of: Przewalski's Horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Plains Zebra, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Wild horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Donkey, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: European Wild Ass, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Yukon Horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Hagerman Horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Scott's Horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus neogeus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus ovodovi, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus stenonis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Lena Horse, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus conversidens, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus capensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus fraternus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus giganteus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus niobrarensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus sivalensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus yunnanensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus namadicus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus mauritanicus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus occidentalis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus livenzovensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus semiplicatus, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus altidens, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus dalianensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus alaskae, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus major, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Parent Taxon Of: Equus suessenbornensis, Lead
genus of mammals in the perissodactyl family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.

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2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)

Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ27022, descriptionView the Source

3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Equus

Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount

Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount

"speciesExtantCount": 9

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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Equus

Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)

Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)

"taxon_name": "Equus" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 23.04 ... "early_interval": "Aquitanian"

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Wikidata: Equus

Wikidata Q27022, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

Wild horse (Wikidata)

WikidataParent Taxon Of: Wild horse, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q27022 (Equus)View the Source

Wikidata: Donkey

Parent Taxon Of: Donkey, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source

Animal Diversity Web: Equus caballus (Horse)

Parent Taxon Of: Horse, Scientific Classification

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Horse, Scientific Classification

Genus Equus asses, horses, and zebras

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Animal Diversity Web: Equus zebra (Mountain zebra)

Parent Taxon Of: Mountain Zebra, Scientific Classification

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Mountain Zebra, Scientific Classification

Genus Equus asses, horses, and zebras

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Animal Diversity Web: Equus grevyi (Grevy's zebra)

Parent Taxon Of: Grevy's Zebra, Scientific Classification

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Grevy's Zebra, Scientific Classification

Genus Equus asses, horses, and zebras

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Animal Diversity Web: Equus hemionus (Onager)

Parent Taxon Of: Onager, Scientific Classification

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Onager, Scientific Classification

Genus Equus asses, horses, and zebras

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Animal Diversity Web: Equus kiang (Kiang)

Parent Taxon Of: Kiang, Scientific Classification

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Kiang, Scientific Classification

Genus Equus asses, horses, and zebras

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African wild ass (Wikipedia)

Parent Taxon Of: African Wild Ass, Evolution

Quote, Parent Taxon Of: African Wild Ass, Evolution

The genus Equus, which includes all extant equines

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