Four-horned antelope
The Four-horned antelope (Tetracerus quadricornis) is a herbivorous mammal.
The four-horned antelope, also called chousingha, is a small bovid antelope native to central, South and Western India, along with a smaller population in Nepal. The sole member of the genus Tetracerus, the chousingha was first scientifically described in 1816 by French zoologist Henri Marie Ducrota — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Tetracerus quadricornis
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 19 kg
- Length
- 1.0 m
- Lifespan
- 17.4 years
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a Four-horned antelope eat?
The four-horned antelope is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a Four-horned antelope?
The four-horned antelope weighs around 19 kg and measures about 1.0 m.
How long do Four-horned antelopes live?
In the wild, the four-horned antelope can live up to about 17.4 years.
Is the four-horned antelope endangered?
The four-horned antelope is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.