Roan antelope
Hippotragus equinus
ok. 155 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 260–300 kgAdult males
Roan antelope — size comparison
The roan antelope is a large bovid of lightly wooded savannas with access to water. It has a grey-russet coat, a short upright mane, long ears and a contrasting
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 155 cm
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Roan antelope — size comparison — facts and sources
The roan antelope is a large bovid of lightly wooded savannas with access to water. It has a grey-russet coat, a short upright mane, long ears and a contrasting facial mask. It is paler and usually taller than its close relative, the sable antelope.
It eats grasses, leaves and shoots. It lives in herds, and mature males may defend the area around a group. Access to water and grassy feeding grounds influences movement routes.
Animal Diversity Web podaje samcom 150–160 cm w barku i 260–300 kg. Na planszy używamy 155 cm, środek męskiego zakresu; rogi nie wpływają na pomiar.