Dwarf Antelope

Nesotragus batesi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

Bates's pygmy antelope, also known as the dwarf antelope, pygmy antelope or Bates' dwarf antelope, is a very small antelope living in the moist forest and brush of Central and West Africa. It is in the same genus as the suni.

Fun Fact

Adult antelope weigh about 2 to 3 kg (4.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to tropical Central Africa.

Diet

Eat leaves, buds, shoots, fungus, grass, and herbs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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