Southern Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Southern Bushbuck

Tragelaphus sylvaticus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The Cape bushbuck, also known as imbabala and southern bushbuck, is a common, medium-sized bushland-dwelling, and a widespread species of antelope in sub-Saharan Africa. It is found in a wide range of habitats, such as rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaic, savanna, bushveld, and woodland. It stands around 90 cm (35 in) at the shoulder and weigh from 45 to 80 kg. They are generally solitary, territorial browsers.

Fun Fact

It is found in a wide range of habitats, such as rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaic, savanna, bushveld, and woodland.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live within a "home" area, which is usually around 50,000 m2 (540,000 sq ft) on the savannah and much larger in the forest, that they will not normally leave.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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