Beira

Dorcatragus megalotis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The beira is a small antelope that inhabits arid regions of the Horn of Africa. It is the only current species in the genus Dorcatragus.

Fun Fact

and its status in Ethiopia is currently unknown, the last record being in 1972.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in rocky or stony hillsides and slopes, among dry, grassland interspersed with acacia scrub and many sites are on hills with flat summits and steep stony sides.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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