Nile Lechwe (Kobus megaceros) — Endangered Mammalia

Nile Lechwe

Kobus megaceros

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The Nile lechwe or Mrs Gray's lechwe is an endangered species of antelope found in swamps and grasslands in South Sudan and Ethiopia.

Fun Fact

They gather in herds of up to 50 females and one male or in smaller all-male herds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on succulent grasses and water plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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