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Roan antelope

Hippotragus equinus

Roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus)Common

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Mammalherbivore

The roan antelope is a striking savanna-dwelling mammal found across much of Africa. It gets its name from its reddish-brown coat, which contrasts with its pale belly and distinctive black facial markings. Both males and females sport impressive curved horns, though the males' are longer.

  • Males have horns up to 100 cm long, slightly longer than females'.
  • Their faces feature a dark mask around the eyes and snout.
  • They have short, upright manes and shaggy neck fur, darker in males.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Hippotragus equinus
Habitat
Savanna, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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