Family †Anthracotheriidae – paraphyletic to Hippopotamidae

Pygmy hippopotamus

Pygmy hippopotamus

It is one of the two surviving species of the family of the Hippopotamidae .

The hippopotamus is the type genus of the family Hippopotamidae.

The hippopotamus is the genus of the family Hippopotamidae.

Hippopotamus in Kruger national park, South Africa ; Specie Hippopotamus amphibius family of Hippopotamidae

Hippopotamus in Kruger national park, South Africa ; Specie Hippopotamus amphibius family of Hippopotamidae

The pygmy hippopotamus is a smaller version of the more well-known common hippopotamus, both belonging to the Family Hippopotamidae.

The pygmy hippopotamus is a smaller version of the more well-known common hippopotamus, both belonging to the Family Hippopotamidae.

Further, some taxonomists group hippopotamuses and anthracotheres in the superfamily Anthracotheroidea.[12]:39 Hippopotamidae are classified along with other even-toed ungulates in the order Artiodactyla.

Further, some taxonomists group hippos and anthracotheres in the superfamily Anthracotheroidea.[8]:39 Hippopotamidae are classified along with other even-toed ungulates in the order Artiodactyla.

Further, some taxonomists group hippopotamuses and anthracotheres in the superfamily Anthracotheroidea.[7]:39 Hippopotamidae are classified along with other even-toed ungulates in the order Artiodactyla.

It is one of only two extant species in the hippopotamidae family, the other being its much larger cousin the common hippopotamus.

It is one of only two living species in the Hippopotamidae family, the other being its much larger cousin the common hippopotamus.