Onager
Equus hemionus
NT
Near Threatened
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Onager
The onager (/ˈɒnədʒə/; Equus hemionus), also known as hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a species of the family Equidae (horse family) native to Asia. A member of the subgenus Asinus, the onager was described and given its binomial name by German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in 1775. Five subspecies have been recognized, one of which is extinct.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Onager?
The scientific name of the Onager is Equus hemionus.
Is the Onager endangered?
The Onager is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Onager sightings have been recorded?
637 observations of the Onager have been recorded on iNaturalist.
637
observations on iNaturalist
