Boocercus Eurycerus May 2026

Found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa. Their populations are considered relatively stable compared to their eastern counterparts.

They are generally solitary or found in small groups. Males tend to be more solitary as they age. Conservation Status boocercus eurycerus

The Bongo is one of the largest antelopes in the world, with a heavy-set body and low withers. Key physical features include: Found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa

The Mountain Bongo is at extreme risk of extinction due to several factors: boocercus eurycerus

Bongos are primarily nocturnal and highly elusive, making them difficult to study in their dense forest habitats.

Encroachment for agriculture and logging has fragmented their natural range.

East African Mammals: An Atlas of Evolution in Africa, Volume 3, Part C