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6 June 2008 Boselaphus Tragocamelus (Artiodactyla: Bovidae)
David M. Leslie
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Abstract

Boselaphus tragocamelus (Pallas, 1766) is a bovid commonly called the nilgai or blue bull and is Asia's largest antelope. A sexually dimorphic ungulate of large stature and unique coloration, it is the only species in the genus Boselaphus. It is endemic to peninsular India and small parts of Pakistan and Nepal, has been extirpated from Bangladesh, and has been introduced in the United States (Texas), Mexico, South Africa, and Italy. It prefers open grassland and savannas and locally is a significant agricultural pest in India. It is not of special conservation concern and is well represented in zoos and private collections throughout the world.

David M. Leslie "Boselaphus Tragocamelus (Artiodactyla: Bovidae)," Mammalian Species 2008(813), 1-16, (6 June 2008). https://doi.org/10.1644/813.1
Published: 6 June 2008
KEYWORDS
antelope
Asia
blue bull
exotic species
India
nilgai
ruminant
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