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Bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus · Bovidae · Artiodactyla

Best monthsFeb–Mar · Decmost records
Records254in 3 countries
Most seen inCentral African Republic148 records
Red ListNear threatenedIUCN status
Bongo
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About

Bongo in brief

The bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is a mammal of the Bovidae family — species of mammal.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 254 published records, most of them from Central African Republic, Liberia and Republic of the Congo. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and December and fall to their lowest in August and October.

Its global conservation status is near threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Central African Republic148 records · best Mar, Feb
Liberia89 records · best Dec, Feb
Republic of the Congo17 records · best Jun, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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