How to Identify Hippopotamidae
Hippopotamidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hippopotamidae Species
Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758
Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758
Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus 1758 is the third largest land mammal, a semiaqu…
Hexaprotodon liberiensis (Morton, 1849)
Hexaprotodon liberiensis (Morton, 1849)
This is a detailed physical and reproductive description of the pygmy hippopotam…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hippopotamidae?
Hippopotamidae animals belong to the Artiodactyla order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hippopotamidae?
Hippopotamidae is classified in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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