1. Asian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis):
* River Type:
* Murrah: Native to India, known for high milk production.
* Nili-Ravi: Found in Pakistan, another high milk producer.
* Jaffrabadi: From India, known for its large size and milk production.
* Surti: Originating in India, good for milk and meat.
* Bhadawari: Found in India, known for its milk and meat.
* Mehsana: Native to India, known for its milk and draught power.
* Kundi: Originating in Pakistan, known for its milk and meat.
* Thai: Native to Thailand, known for its milk and draught power.
* Swamp Type:
* Anoa (Dwarf Buffalo): Found in Indonesia, the smallest buffalo breed.
* Tamaraw: Found in the Philippines, another dwarf buffalo breed.
* Bubalus depressicornis (Lowland Anoa): Endangered and found in Indonesia.
* Bubalus quarlesi (Mountain Anoa): Endangered and found in Indonesia.
2. African Water Buffalo (Syncerus caffer):
* Cape Buffalo: Found in southern and eastern Africa, known for its large size and aggressive nature.
* Forest Buffalo: Found in central and western Africa, smaller than the Cape buffalo.
* Dwarf Buffalo: Found in central and western Africa, even smaller than the Forest Buffalo.
It's important to note that some breeds within these species may be further divided into sub-breeds or variations.