Tsessebe
Damaliscus lunatus
About the Tsessebe
The common tsessebe or sassaby (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus) is one of five subspecies of African antelope Damaliscus lunatus of the genus Damaliscus and subfamily Alcelaphinae in the family Bovidae. It is most closely related to the topi, korrigum, coastal topi and tiang (all subspecies of Damaliscus lunatus), and the bangweulu tsessebe and bontebok in the same genus. Tsessebe are found primarily in Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and South Africa. Tsessebe can run at a...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Tsessebe?
The scientific name of the Tsessebe is Damaliscus lunatus.
How many Tsessebe sightings have been recorded?
4,052 observations of the Tsessebe have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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