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Lechwe vs Uganda kob

Both belong to the genus Kobus, so they are close relatives.

Lechwe (Kobus leche)
Lechwe NTNear Threatened
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Uganda kob

What is the difference between a lechwe and a uganda kob?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Kobus, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

LechweUganda kob
Scientific nameKobus lecheKobus thomasi
FamilyBovidaeBovidae
OrderArtiodactylaArtiodactyla
Weight91.7 kg – 110.7 kgNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan22 yearsNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatwetlandNot recorded
Conservation statusNear ThreatenedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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