Points

25

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Least ConcernRare to spot
mammals • Bovidae

Sharpe's Grysbok.

S

Raphicerus sharpei

Category

mammals

Family

Bovidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 9.5 kg (EltonTraits).

Points

25 pts

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding sharpe's grysbok in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 90%; fruit 10%.

Behaviour

When to look

EltonTraits activity classification: crepuscular and diurnal.

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth AfricaBotswana flagBotswanaZimbabwe flagZimbabweZambia flagZambiaMozambique flagMozambiqueEswatini flagEswatiniMalawi flagMalawi

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.