Procavia capensis capensis

(Pallas, 1766)

Vernacular names
English : Rock Hyrax
French : Daman des rochers

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Hyracoidea
Family : Procaviidae
Notes : 16 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a total length of 58 cm for a weight of 5.4 kg. Superficial marmot-like appearance with tusk-like incisors. Body covered with large black vibrissae. Fur coloration is dark brown to beige or grey brown. Black snout.

Range and habitat
Subspecies found in South Africa. The species occurs from north Africa, middle east and Arabian peninsula to South Africa. Lives from arid deserts to rainforests, with rocky outcrops, up to 4000 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is widespread and remains at least locally common. Some localized populations went extinct due to persecution and hunting.
Ex-Situ Programs : SSP in America, ESB in Europe

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