Least ConcernRock Hyrax
Procavia capensis
One of the 3 hyraxes on WAnimals
Mammals · Hyracoidea · Procaviidae
Heterohyrax brucei
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The bush hyrax or yellow-spotted hyrax lives in colonies on the rocky outcrops of the African savannahs, often sharing the same crevices with the rock hyrax. It feeds mainly on leaves and shoots, while its neighbour grazes grass, a division of resources that lets them live together. It suns itself for hours on the rocks because it regulates its body temperature poorly. Hyraxes are close relatives of the elephants and the sirenians, not of the rodents.
Weight
1.3 kg – 4.5 kg
Size
32 cm – 56 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterohyrax_brucei
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 18.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
