Genus Hippotragus is a class of antelopes. The genus consists of three species, namely the Roan antelope, the Sable antelope, and the Abyssinian Waterbuck. There are various synonyms used for the word "Genus Hippotragus," including Hippotragus, the horse antelope, and the savannah antelope. In the scientific community, the name Hippotragus is widely recognized and is used synonymously to refer to the three species. The Roan Antelope and Sable Antelope are also referred to as the horse antelopes due to their horse-like physique. The Abyssinian Waterbuck is also called the Defassa Waterbuck, as is customary in East Africa. Regardless of the synonym, the species under the Genus Hippotragus are a magnificent sight to behold.