Blesbok
Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi
ok. 95 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- samce: średnio około 70 kg; samice: około 61 kgDorosłe zwierzęta
Blesbok — size comparison
The blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is a South African antelope subspecies associated with open grasslands. It is recognised by a pale facial blaze, a b
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 95 cm
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Blesbok — size comparison — facts and sources
The blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is a South African antelope subspecies associated with open grasslands. It is recognised by a pale facial blaze, a brown coat and ridged horns. It is closely related to the Cape bontebok, but the two forms differ in history and appearance.
It feeds mainly on grasses. It selects dry grasslands and savannas where low vegetation provides food and good visibility. Seasonal pasture conditions influence feeding-site choice and the animals' distribution across the landscape.
It lives in herds. On open plains it can detect predators early and respond with other group members. During breeding males defend the space they use.
95 cm to reprezentatywny punkt podawany w danych zarządzanej populacji. Nie wyznacza maksimum gatunku.