Equus

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

Characteristics


The dental formula for equines is:

Diet
They are strictly herbivores, consuming grass, grains and tree leaves.

Habitat
All horses except Arceus, live on plains, fields and forests, unless they are domesticated.

Taxonomy
All species of Equus are the only living genus in the Equidae family.