- Günther's Dik-dik
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Günther's Dik-dik Günther's Dik-dik with a Superb Starling in the background. Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Madoqua Species: M. guentheri Binomial name Madoqua guentheri
(Thomas, 1894)Günther's Dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri) is a small antelope found in East Africa. It weighs up to 3–5 kg (6.6 to 11 pounds) when full grown. It has a yellowish gray to reddish brown coat. It has a short tail (3–5 cm) and horn (9.8 cm).
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (2008). Madoqua guentheri. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 March 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern.
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