Sitatunga
The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) is a herbivorous mammal native to Africa.
The sitatunga or marshbuck is a swamp-dwelling medium-sized antelope found throughout central Africa, centering on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, parts of Southern Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Ghana, Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Gabon, the Central Afric — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Tragelaphus spekii
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Africa
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Length
- 1.5 m
- Lifespan
- 22.6 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a sitatunga eat?
The sitatunga is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a sitatunga?
The sitatunga weighs around 76 kg and measures about 1.5 m.
How long do sitatungas live?
In the wild, the sitatunga can live up to about 22.6 years.
Where do sitatungas live?
Sitatungas are found in Africa, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the sitatunga endangered?
The sitatunga is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.