Equus

The genus Equus is the only extant genus of Equidae, or horses. Equus is Latin for "horse".

Characteristics
Equids are characterized by their long necks and heads, and long, slender legs. They possess great stamina and can run at high speed: for example, despite being bulky, Mudsdale can run at least 35 mph.

Diet
Equids eat mainly grass, desert vegetation, and may brose on bark, leaves, buds and fruits.

Habitat
They are mostly found in grasslands and deserts are found in every region, including Alola, where and  were introduced to try and keep the species alive, as it nearly became extinct in Galar.

Taxonomy
Equus is in the only living genus in the Equidae family.