Common Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
About the Common Eland
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. An adult male is around 1.6 metres (5') tall at the shoulder (females are 20 centimetres (8") shorter) and can weigh up to 942 kg (2,077 lb) with an average of 500–600 kg (1,100–1,300 lb),...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Common Eland?
The scientific name of the Common Eland is Tragelaphus oryx.
How many Common Eland sightings have been recorded?
6,768 observations of the Common Eland have been recorded on iNaturalist.
6,768
observations on iNaturalist
