Southern Reedbuck

Redunca arundinum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The southern reedbuck, rietbok or common reedbuck is a diurnal antelope typically found in southern Africa. It was first described by Pieter Boddaert, a Dutch physician and naturalist, in 1785. It is placed in the genus Redunca and family Bovidae. This antelope has an average mass of 58 kg (128 lb) and a body length of about 134–167 cm (53–66 in).

Fun Fact

They can camouflage themselves in the grasslands due to their coats, which are almost the same color.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in pairs or alone.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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