Lechwe (Kobus leche) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Lechwe

Kobus leche

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The lechwe, red lechwe, or southern lechwe is an antelope found in wetlands of south-central Africa.

Fun Fact

The lechwe is native to Botswana, Zambia, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeastern Namibia, and eastern Angola, especially in the Okavango Delta, Kafue Flats, and Bangweulu Wetlands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Botswana, Zambia, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeastern Namibia, and eastern Angola, especially in the Okavango Delta, Kafue Flats, and Bangweulu Wetlands.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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