Ghosts · EX Extinct
Western Black Rhino
Diceros bicornis longipes
A subspecies of black rhino that roamed West Africa's savannas — poached for its horn until, in 2011, it was declared gone for good.
EX · Extinct
Overview
A subspecies of black rhino that roamed West Africa's savannas — poached for its horn until, in 2011, it was declared gone for good.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Perissodactyla |
| Family | Rhinocerotidae |
| Range | West and Central Africa |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Once ranged widely across West and Central Africa.
- Declared extinct in 2011 after poaching erased the last few.
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Western Black Rhino art print
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Museum-grade notebook from the Western Black Rhino plate.
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