U'HITE ORYX 



I lead of White Oryx. 



WHITE ORYX (Oryx leucoryx). 

 Sudanese name, Abu hard. 



A very distinct species of the genus, agreeing approximately in size 

 with the beisa, but with long recurving scimitar-shaped horns and a 

 generally whitish coloration, showing a more or less distinct chestnut 

 tinge. The chestnut is developed chiefly on the neck, shoulders, 

 under parts, and upper portions of the limbs ; but in addition to this 

 there are six brownish patches or streaks on the face, two of which are 

 situated in the middle line, while two form eye-stripes, the other pair 

 being between the horns and the eyes. 



By some writers the name O. leucoryx is transferred to the pre- 

 ceding species, and the present one termed O. algazael. 

 Distribution. North-Western Central Africa, from Nigeria, Sennar, and 



Kordofan to parts of Nubia, the Sudan, and (?) Palestine. Rare 



in collections and menageries. 



Length 

 on front. 



43l 



i to Tip. Locality. 



9 Kordofa.n . 



loi Do. 



Owner. 



Capt. H. G. F. Stollard. 

 Capt. H. IT. S. Morant. 



