Nyala
Tragelaphus angasii
About the Nyala
The lowland nyala or simply nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), is a spiral-horned antelope native to Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Nyala, also considered to be in the genus Tragelaphus. It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas. The body length is 135–195 cm (53–77 in), and it weighs 55–140 kg (121–309 lb). The coat is rusty or rufous brown in females and juveniles, but grows a dark brown or slate grey, often...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Nyala?
The scientific name of the Nyala is Tragelaphus angasii.
How many Nyala sightings have been recorded?
5,905 observations of the Nyala have been recorded on iNaturalist.
5,905
observations on iNaturalist
