Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,480
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇳 India
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is a medium-sized antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Blackbuck”.