Bohor reedbuck

Scientific name: Redunca redunca

How weight is recorded: Carcass weight

Field notes

Appearance

Small tan to yellowish-brown antelope with a rounded back and sloped hindquarters. Males carry short, sharply forward-curving horns (4–6 cm); females are hornless. Males are slightly larger and darker than females.

Size and weight

Males 45–50 kg and 60–65 cm body length; females 35–42 kg and 55–60 cm. Shoulder height typically 65–75 cm.

Habitat

Bohor reedbuck inhabit reed beds, papyrus swamps, and tall grassland along water courses, typically at 1,000–2,500 m elevation. They favour dense, wet vegetation that provides cover and easy access to water.

Distribution

Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Zambia, preferring riparian reed beds and swampy grassland in savanna and woodland zones.

Diet

Selective grazer feeding on fresh shoots and fine grasses; also browses young leaves and herbs. Diet shifts seasonally with rainfall and vegetation growth.

Behaviour

Primarily nocturnal and crepuscular, solitary or in pairs; occasionally small loose groups. Males territorial and vocal, producing loud whistles when alarmed. Move cautiously through cover with head held low.

Hunting tips

Look for flattened resting beds in dense reeds and well-worn paths to water; droppings are small and clustered. Approach from downwind through tall grass, moving slowly at dawn or dusk. The loud alarm whistle often signals presence; wait for animals to settle before advancing, using water courses and reed cover for concealment.

Carcass weight

This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.

Where it is hunted

Listed as huntable in 7 countries in Huntify.

Names in other languages

These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.