Sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii
ok. 100 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 50–125 kgZakres gatunku; samce są większe
Sitatunga — size comparison
The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) is an antelope of sub-Saharan wetlands, inhabiting swamps, reedbeds and papyrus stands. Long, spreading hooves and flexible j
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 100 cm
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Sitatunga — size comparison — facts and sources
The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) is an antelope of sub-Saharan wetlands, inhabiting swamps, reedbeds and papyrus stands. Long, spreading hooves and flexible joints distribute weight on soft ground. Males darken with age, and pale stripe and spot numbers vary.
It eats grasses, sedges, leaves, shoots and aquatic plants. Dense vegetation provides food as well as cover during rest and travel.
Secretive, it usually lives alone or in small groups. When threatened it may submerge its body, leaving its muzzle at the surface to breathe.
Animal Diversity Web podaje dorosłym samcom około 100 cm wysokości i gatunkowy zakres masy 50–125 kg. Plansza używa bezpośredniego punktu 100 cm w barku; spiralne rogi i uszy są wyłączone ze skali.