Red Lechwe

Info & Stats

Red Lechwe Overview


The Red Lechwe is a semi-aquatic antelope that inhabits wetlands and floodplains. Males are reddish-brown with long, lyre-shaped horns, while females are lighter in color and hornless. They are strong swimmers and feed mainly on grasses and aquatic plants.

Region

Africa

Weight

190-320 LBS

Gestation Period

8 months

Maximum Age

15-17 Years

Season

Year Round