Gerenuk

Litocranius walleri · Bovidae

The gerenuk, also known as the giraffe gazelle, is a long-necked, medium-sized antelope found mainly in the Somali region of East Africa. The sole member of the genus Litocranius, the gerenuk was first described by the naturalist Victor Brooke in 1879. It is characterised by its long, slender neck and limbs.

Where the Gerenuk lives

Recorded in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Somalia (Africa).

Most records fall in Eastern, Rift Valley, Coast, Oromiya, Afar and Arusha.

See the Gerenuk’s range on the globe

Conservation status

Near threatened (NT). Not at risk yet, but could be soon. Categories are the IUCN Red List as republished by GBIF.

Sources

The range is a density of 1,165 georeferenced GBIF records, not an expert-drawn map. Description from Wikipedia.