MENELIK BUSHBUCK

Tragelaphus scriptus meneliki
Distribution: Endemic to Ethiopia in high-altitude forests of the Chercher, Din Din, Arussi and Bale mountains, the mountains of western Shoa Province, and high areas in Illubabor Province.
Description: A very handsome, medium-sized bushbuck with a rather long coat of very dark brown (sometimes almost black) hair. Usually, there are contrasting white patches on throat, base of neck and inside of legs, and a few white spots on the thighs. The head is reddish brown with a black nose stripe and an imperfect white chevron between the eyes.
CITES: Not listed.