South American Tapir

Tapirus terrestris

South American Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) also commonly known as Brazilian Tapir, is a species of the class Mammalia (Mammals) in the family Tapiridae (Tapirs) and order Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates).

Gallery

Adult

Western Plains Zoo, Australia , 12 Apr 2012

South American Tapir

Adult

Western Plains Zoo, Australia , 12 Apr 2012

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Mammalia
      - Order: Perissodactyla
        Family: Tapiridae
        Genus: Tapirus
        Species: Tapirus terrestris

Species in the Genus of Tapirus

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Kabomani Tapir

Tapirus kabomani

Mountain Tapir

Tapirus pinchaque

South American Tapir

Tapirus terrestris

External Links

Tapirus terrestris – Wikipedia