Roan antelope
The roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus) is a herbivorous mammal native to Africa.
The roan antelope is a large, savanna-dwelling antelope found in Western, Southern, and parts of Central and Eastern Africa. Named for its roan colour, it has a lighter-toned underbelly and a (mostly) white face and snout, but with a black "mask" around the eyes and on the bridge of the snout, being — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Hippotragus equinus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Africa
- Weight
- 264 kg
- Length
- 1.1 m
- Lifespan
- 25.9 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a roan antelope eat?
The roan antelope is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a roan antelope?
The roan antelope weighs around 264 kg and measures about 1.1 m.
How long do roan antelopes live?
In the wild, the roan antelope can live up to about 25.9 years.
Where do roan antelopes live?
Roan antelopes are found in Africa, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the roan antelope endangered?
The roan antelope is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.