Bergnyala Tragelaphus buxtoni (Lydekker, 1910)
English: Mountain Nyala; French: Nyala de montagne; Amharic: Yedega Agazen.
Former distribution: As now?
Present distribution: Central Ethiopia, Arussi mountains, Gugu mountains, Bali mountains, Limmu mountains, Wollega mountains.
Behaviour: Preferred habitat: dense bush areas in mountains of up to 4200 m. For all other data, see Nyala
Population status: Vulnerable. Estimated numbers: no records. Populations are probably decreasing.
Brief notes:
Body weight: 250-300 kg
Head and body length: 240-260 cm
Tail length: 20-25 cm
Shoulder height: 120-135 cm
Gestation period: Probably 6 months
Maximum age: No records
Trophy: Record RW's: 46 3/4", Ethiopia, H. A. WHITE; average 31". CIC: 208.25 points, 1974 Ethiopia, G.G. GIZAW; average 160 points.
Hunting methods: Stalking.
Remarks: Very little is known about biology, behaviour and population status; more information required.
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