Former distribution: As now.
Present distribution: South-east Angola, southern Zaire, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, northern Botswana along the Chobe river.
Behaviour: See Wasserbock
Population status: Stable, except in Botswana. Estimated numbers: no records.
Brief notes:
Body weight: 70-80 kg
Head and body length: 130-150 cm
Tail length: 25-35 cm
Shoulder height: 75-85 cm
Gestation period: 8 months
Maximum age: No records
Trophy: Record SCI: 54 6/8 score, 1974, Zambia, DOOLEY GILCHRIST; average 46 score. RW's: 22 1/8", 1985 Zambia, SUSAN LODGE; average 17".
Hunting methods: Stalking.
Subspecies: 2
1. Southern Puku Kobus v. vardoni South-eastern Angola, south-western Zambia, northern Botswana, north-eastern Namibia (Caprivi Strip). Estimated numbers: No records. Stable.
2. Senga Puku Kobus v. senganus South-west Tanzania, eastern Zaire, northern Zambia, Malawi. Estimated numbers: No records. Stable.
Remarks: Only the males carry horns. Distribution areas and population status are not clear; more information required.