Tragelaphus derbianus gigas

(Heuglin, 1863)

Vernacular names
English : Giant eland
French : Eland de Derby

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Cetartiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Notes : 1 other subspecies known. Formerly in genus Taurotragus.

Identification
Body length of 290 cm, shoulder height of 176 cm, weight of 950 kg. Very long straight twisted horns. Furry dewlap under neck. Coloration is beige-brown with darker hairs on back and belly. Numerous vertical white stripes on flanks.

Range and habitat
The species occurs as scattered populations in western and central Africa, in South-east Senegal, north Cameroon, and in Central African Republic. Lives in broadleaf woodland savannas and forest mosaics.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : VULNERABLE
CITES : Not listed
Status : This species is declining in many parts of its range because of over-hunting for food and trophies and loss of habitat. It occurs in protected areas.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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