African forest buffalo
Syncerus caffer nanus
105 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- zwykle poniżej około 250–320 kgDorosłe osobniki formy leśnej
African forest buffalo — size comparison
The African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) is a small form of African buffalo from humid Central and West African forests. Reddish or red-brown coats an
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
105 cm
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African forest buffalo — size comparison — facts and sources
The African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) is a small form of African buffalo from humid Central and West African forests. Reddish or red-brown coats and a less massive body distinguish it from the Cape buffalo. Horn shape and arrangement also differ.
It inhabits equatorial forests, clearings and swampy ground. It eats grasses, leaves, young shoots and wetland plants. Clearings are important feeding sites, while surrounding forest provides cover and travel routes.
It lives in smaller groups than savanna buffalo. Its compact build helps it pass through dense undergrowth.
Na wspólnej planszy używamy 105 cm w barku. Animal Diversity Web podaje około 105 cm dla formy leśnej; rogi i wysoko noszona głowa są wyłączone.