Points

40

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
mammals • Bovidae

Suni.

S

Nesotragus moschatus

Category

mammals

Family

Bovidae

Size

Small antelope; a single robust regional adult size range was not inserted from the checked SANBI assessment.

Points

40 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding suni in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

Dense coastal forest, sand forest, thicket and closed-canopy woodland with heavy shrub cover.

Diet

Selective browser; published diet studies record leaves and other dicot vegetation, plus fruits, flowers and fungi.

Behaviour

When to look

Mostly crepuscular and nocturnal, with daytime resting in dense shade/cover.

Where to see it

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Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.