Head to head
Mountain Reedbuck vs Southern Reedbuck
Mountain Reedbuck
VS Southern Reedbuck
The mountain reedbuck and southern reedbuck belong to the same genus but have split into very different habitat specialists.
| Mountain Reedbuck | Southern Reedbuck | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Redunca fulvorufula | Redunca arundinum |
| Preferred habitat | Rocky hillsides, mountain grassland | Reedbeds, wetland edges |
| Coat | Grey, woolly | Reddish-brown |
| Alarm call | Sharp, nasal whistle | Sharp, piercing whistle |
| Relative size | Smaller | Larger |
| Conservation status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Population trend | Decreasing | Decreasing |
| Habitat | Mountains, grassland | Wetlands, grassland |
Mountain Reedbuck vs Southern Reedbuck: common questions
What is the main difference between the mountain reedbuck and the southern reedbuck?
The mountain reedbuck favours rocky hillsides and mountain grassland, while the southern reedbuck sticks to reedbeds and wetland edges near water, despite both belonging to the same genus, Redunca.
Which species is more endangered, the mountain reedbuck or the southern reedbuck?
The mountain reedbuck is more endangered, having declined sharply enough in recent decades to be classified as Endangered, while the southern reedbuck remains classified as Least Concern.
Do both the mountain reedbuck and southern reedbuck give an alarm whistle?
Yes, both species give a sharp whistled alarm call when disturbed, a shared trait across the genus Redunca despite their otherwise very different preferred habitats.