Southern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus sylvaticus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 5,412
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
Description
The Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), 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 (99 to 176 lb).
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cape bushbuck”.