Bongo
Tragelaphus eurycerus
ok. 125 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 240–405 kgAdult males
Bongo — size comparison
The bongo is a forest antelope with a strong body and relatively short legs. It inhabits humid lowland forests, mountain forests and bamboo thickets. Pale verti
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 125 cm
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Bongo — size comparison — facts and sources
The bongo is a forest antelope with a strong body and relatively short legs. It inhabits humid lowland forests, mountain forests and bamboo thickets. Pale vertical stripes cross its chestnut coat; large ears and a white mark between the eyes distinguish the head. Adult males darken with age, sometimes becoming deep brown.
It feeds on leaves, shoots, herbs, fruit and aquatic plants. Secretive in its habits, it forms small female-and-young groups. Pale stripes break up the body outline in light passing through the forest canopy.
Animal Diversity Web podaje 240–405 kg dla samców. Marwell Zoo podaje dla bonga górskiego 122–128 cm w barku; do porównania całego gatunku przyjmujemy środek tego dobrze udokumentowanego zakresu — 125 cm. Rogi mogą dochodzić niemal do metra, lecz nie wpływają na skalę barkową.