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The sitatunga is a medium-sized antelope native to swampy regions across central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries. It is specially adapted to life in marshes and wetlands with dense vegetation, making it an important inhabitant of these specific African ecosystems.
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Species
Least ConcernMaximum longevity: 22.6 years (captivity) Observations: These animals can live up to 22.6 years in zoos (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- taxon
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- Sitatunga (1).JPG
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
- taxon name
- Tragelaphus spekii
- Commons category
- Tragelaphus spekii
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- Tragelaphus spekii
- taxon common name
- sitatunga
- gestation period
- 8
- longest observed lifespan
- 22.6
- short name
- T. spekii
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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