Definition

Noun 1. A small buffalo native to the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) characterized by its small, straight horns: This term refers specifically to a species of dwarf buffalo, also commonly known as the lowland anoa. It is a compact, hoofed mammal distinguished from other buffalo by its significantly smaller size and its short, nearly straight horns that point backward.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The anoa depressicornis is considered the world's smallest wild cattle species.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of anoa depressicornis in Sulawesi.
  • Unlike the water buffalo, the anoa depressicornis has short, straight horns.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is the binomial (scientific) name for the species, used in zoological and conservation contexts to precisely identify it. The genus is and the species is .
  • The study focused on the genetic diversity of Anoa depressicornis.

Variants and Related Words

• Lowland Anoa (n): The common English name for .
  • The lowland anoa is more common than its mountain-dwelling relative.
• Anoa (n): The general term for the genus, which includes both the lowland anoa () and the mountain anoa ().
  • Both species of anoa are endemic to Indonesia.
• Dwarf Buffalo (n): A descriptive common name highlighting its small size compared to other buffalo.
  • The dwarf buffalo is a shy and solitary forest dweller.

Synonyms

• Lowland anoa: The standard common name.
• Sulawesi dwarf buffalo: A descriptive synonym referencing its location and size.

Noun

1. small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns