Southern reedbuck
Great reedbuck ( Redunca arundinum ), male
Most reedbuck ( Redunca arundinum ) is a mainly nocturnal species of the family Bovidae. There are two subspecies. The species as a whole is not threatened, but regionally the United reedbuck has become rare and in the northwestern part of its range (Gabon, Republic of Congo) even eradicated.
Appearance
Most reedbuck is medium sized antelope with 80 to 105 cm shoulder height. The fur is brown or gray-brown and the belly white colored. The short bushy tail is gray-brown above and white below also. The forelegs carry forward a vertical black stripes. The male carries horns, which are directed forward and slightly curled.
In case of danger they face from typical, loud warning whistle.
Area of distribution and habitat
It is common in the humid savannas of eastern and southern Africa. Due to its specific habitat requirements, the species is widespread but only patchy.
Most reedbuck preferred habitat riverbanks with tall grasses and sedge stands. These grazers are both pairs as also in größerern groups.
There are two sub- modes.
- Redunca arundinum arundinum, south of the Zambezi
- Redunca arundinum occidentalis, south of the Equator