About the Species

A medium-sized gazelle. The Black Springbuck is not a subspecies, but a colour phase of the South African Springbuck. Both sexes have horns.

About the Hunt

The Black Springbuck forms part of the four Springbuck colour variations. The Black Springbuck usually ranks # 2, behind the Common Springbuck, in body and horns of the four variations.

Habitat

Open dry grasslands and Savannah. This species avoids mountains, woodlands and tall grass.

Physical Description

Shoulder Height – 29 inches
Weight – 50 pounds
Horn Length – 12 inches