Scientific Name
Antilope cervicapra
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
12-16 years
Weight
31-45 kg
Length
100-150 cm
Range
India, Nepal, Pakistan
Habitat Type
Short grass grasslands, semi-arid and thinly forested regions
Threats
Hunting and poaching, agriculture expansion and conflict
Did You Know
The blackbuck is found only in the Indian subcontinent.
Also Known As
Krishna Mriga (Kannada)
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
12-16 years
Weight
31-45 kg
Length
100-150 cm
Range
India, Nepal, Pakistan
Habitat Type
Short grass grasslands, semi-arid and thinly forested regions
Threats
Hunting and poaching, agriculture expansion and conflict
Did You Know
The blackbuck is found only in the Indian subcontinent.
Also Known As
Krishna Mriga (Kannada)
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