Madoqua saltiana (Desmarest, 1816)

Salt's Dikdik

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
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Morphology

Physical Description

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Dr. Barbara Lundrigan, Michigan State University
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Karen Kapheim, Michigan State University
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Lundrigan, B. and K. Kapheim. 2000. "Madoqua saltiana" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Madoqua_saltiana.html. 

 

Head and body length: 520-670 mm

 

Tail length: 35-55 mm

 

Height: 330-400 mm

 

The pelage of Madoqua saltiana is soft and lax. The fur on the back varies from reddish-brown to yellowish-gray. The flanks are lighter. The front of the neck and breast is a reddish-gray and the legs are rusty red, along with the animal's nose, crest, and backs of the ears. The cheeks, neck, and throat present a peppery look of gray. Just the chin, inside of thighs, and central line of the underside is whitish in color (Haltenorth and Diller 1977, Nowak and Paradiso 1983).

 

Madoqua saltiana have small accessory hooves and an inconspicuous tail. Males have ringed horns, which are stout at the base. The horns have slight longitudinal grooves, but these are somewhat concealed by the small tuft of hair on the forehead.Females have four mammae (Haltenorth and Diller 1977, Nowak and Paradiso 1983).

 
"Madoqua saltiana (Desmarest, 1816)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/311494". Accessed 22 Mar 2010.