Parahyaena brunnea
E684847
Parahyaena brunnea, commonly known as the brown hyena, is a large scavenging carnivore native to southern Africa, recognized for its shaggy dark-brown coat and powerful jaws.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Parahyaena | 2 |
| Parahyaena brunnea canonical | 2 |
| brown hyena | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7716543 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parahyaena brunnea Context triple: [Hyaenidae, includesTaxon, Parahyaena brunnea]
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A.
Cryptoprocta ferox
Cryptoprocta ferox, commonly known as the fossa, is a carnivorous mammal endemic to Madagascar and the island’s largest native predator, resembling a small cougar with mongoose-like features.
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B.
Hyaena
Hyaena is a 1984 studio album by British post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, noted for its dark, atmospheric sound and the brief tenure of guitarist Robert Smith of The Cure.
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C.
Pagophilus
Pagophilus is a genus of earless seals best known for the harp seal, a medium-sized Arctic marine mammal adapted to life on sea ice.
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D.
Hyemoschus
Hyemoschus is a genus of small, primitive ruminant mammals commonly known as African chevrotains or mouse-deer, found in the forests of central and western Africa.
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E.
Melanosuchus
Melanosuchus is a crocodilian genus best known for the black caiman, a large predatory reptile native to the freshwater habitats of the Amazon Basin.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parahyaena brunnea Target entity description: Parahyaena brunnea, commonly known as the brown hyena, is a large scavenging carnivore native to southern Africa, recognized for its shaggy dark-brown coat and powerful jaws.
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A.
Cryptoprocta ferox
Cryptoprocta ferox, commonly known as the fossa, is a carnivorous mammal endemic to Madagascar and the island’s largest native predator, resembling a small cougar with mongoose-like features.
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B.
Hyaena
Hyaena is a 1984 studio album by British post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, noted for its dark, atmospheric sound and the brief tenure of guitarist Robert Smith of The Cure.
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C.
Pagophilus
Pagophilus is a genus of earless seals best known for the harp seal, a medium-sized Arctic marine mammal adapted to life on sea ice.
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D.
Hyemoschus
Hyemoschus is a genus of small, primitive ruminant mammals commonly known as African chevrotains or mouse-deer, found in the forests of central and western Africa.
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E.
Melanosuchus
Melanosuchus is a crocodilian genus best known for the black caiman, a large predatory reptile native to the freshwater habitats of the Amazon Basin.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
carnivore
ⓘ
hyena ⓘ mammal ⓘ species ⓘ |
| activityPattern | nocturnal ⓘ |
| bodyLength | 110–136 cm ⓘ |
| bodyMass | 40–55 kg ⓘ |
| class | Mammalia ⓘ |
| coatCharacteristic | shaggy fur ⓘ |
| coatColor | dark brown ⓘ |
| commonName |
brown hyena
ⓘ
linked to:
Parahyaena brunnea
strandwolf ⓘ |
| dentition | powerful jaws ⓘ |
| describedBy | Thunberg ⓘ |
| diet |
carrion
ⓘ
fruits ⓘ invertebrates ⓘ scavenger ⓘ small vertebrates ⓘ |
| family | Hyaenidae ⓘ |
| gestationPeriod | around 90 days ⓘ |
| habitat |
coastal areas
ⓘ
desert ⓘ savanna ⓘ semi-desert ⓘ |
| homeRange | large territory ⓘ |
| IUCNStatus | Near Threatened ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| legPattern | striped legs ⓘ |
| lifespanInCaptivity | over 20 years ⓘ |
| lifespanInWild | up to 12–15 years ⓘ |
| litterSize | 1–5 cubs ⓘ |
| maneCharacteristic | long neck mane ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Botswana
ⓘ
Namibia ⓘ South Africa ⓘ Zimbabwe ⓘ southern Africa ⓘ
linked to:
Southern Africa
southwestern Mozambique ⓘ |
| order | Carnivora ⓘ |
| parentTaxon |
Parahyaena
ⓘ
linked to:
Parahyaena brunnea
|
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| primaryThreat |
habitat loss
ⓘ
persecution by humans ⓘ poisoning ⓘ |
| reproductivePattern | polygynous ⓘ |
| roleInEcosystem | scavenger that removes carcasses ⓘ |
| shoulderHeight | 70–80 cm ⓘ |
| socialStructure |
clan-living
ⓘ
cooperative breeder ⓘ |
| tailLength | 25–35 cm ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1820 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Parahyaena brunnea Description of subject: Parahyaena brunnea, commonly known as the brown hyena, is a large scavenging carnivore native to southern Africa, recognized for its shaggy dark-brown coat and powerful jaws.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Parahyaena brunnea
linked to: Parahyaena brunnea
linked to: Parahyaena brunnea