Impalas are mammals that lead a herd life. Scientific name is aepyceros melampus. Such a name is based on the genus of the mammal - aepyceros. Fasted recorded speed of a impala is 48km/h (30mph). The mammals usually live for 12-15 years. The animal has a weight of 37-75kg (81.6-165lbs). The size is 68-92cm (27-36in).
Facts about impalas
Name | Impala |
Habitat | Wooded savanna and dense bushland |
Genus | Aepyceros |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 68-92cm (27-36in) |
Colour | Tan, brown, white |
Main Prey | Grass, seeds, flowers |
Family | Bovidae |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Diet | Herbivore |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Skin Type | Fur |
Type | Mammal |
Life Span | 12-15 years |
Weight | 37-75kg (81.6-165lbs) |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Scientific Name | Aepyceros melampus |
Class | Mammalia |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Predators | Hyena, lion, crocodile |