7,124 observations
Southern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus sylvaticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Tragelaphus
About
The Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), also known as imbabala 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). They are generally solitary, territorial browsers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Southern Bushbuck is Tragelaphus sylvaticus.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the family Bovidae.
- Southern Bushbuck belongs to the genus Tragelaphus.