Reduncinae

E93272

Reduncinae is a subfamily of African antelopes within the Bovidae family, including species such as reedbucks, kobs, and waterbucks that are typically associated with wetland and grassland habitats.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf subfamily
taxonomic group
belongsToClade Bovidae
Ruminantia
characteristicFeature elongated hooves adapted to soft or marshy ground
males typically possess ringed horns
class Mammalia
commonName reduncine antelopes
conservationConcern some member species are threatened by habitat loss
diet grasses
sedges
distribution Africa
domain Eukaryota
ecologicalNiche grazing herbivores
family Bovidae
firstAppearance Neogene
hasStomachType multi-chambered stomach
includes kobs
reedbucks
waterbucks
includesGenus Kobus
Pelea
Redunca
includesSpeciesGroup Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Kobus kob
Kobus leche
Kobus megaceros
Kobus vardonii
Pelea capreolus
Redunca arundinum
Redunca fulvorufula
Redunca redunca
kingdom Animalia
locomotion quadrupedal
nativeTo Sub-Saharan Africa
order Artiodactyla
parentTaxon Bovidae
phylum Chordata
reproduction viviparous
ruminant true
sexualDimorphism males horned females usually hornless
taxonRank subfamily
thermoregulation endothermic
trophicLevel primary consumer
typicalHabitat floodplains
grasslands
savannas
wetlands

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Bovidae
includesSubfamily

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