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Hippopotamidae

Hippopotamus
Hexaprotodon

Hippopotamuses are the members of the family Hippopotamidae. They are the only extant artiodactyls which walk on four toes on each foot.

Species list

  • Hippopotamus
    • Hippopotamus - Hippopotamus amphibius
    • Madagascan Dwarf Hippopotamus - Hippopotamus lemerlei (extinct)
  • Hexaprotodon
    • Pygmy Hippopotamus - Hexaprotodon liberiensis
    • Madagascan Pygmy Hippopotamus - Hexaprotodon madagascariensis (extinct)

References

ITIS search as of 2004-08-11

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