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Damaliscus

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Damaliscus
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Alcelaphinae
Genus: Damaliscus
Species
  • Damaliscus lunatus
  • Damaliscus pygargus

Damaliscus is a genus of antelope in the family Bovidae, subfamily Alcelaphinae. Only two species are currently classified in this genus, the Topi Damaliscus lunatus and the Bontebok Damaliscus pygargus. Both are relatively robust but fast-moving African antelopes.

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