Grey Rhebok
Pelea capreolus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
About
The grey rhebok, locally known as the vaalribbok in Afrikaans, is a species of antelope native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The specific name capreolus is Latin for 'little goat'.
Fun Fact
The grey rhebok is listed as Near Threatened due to a 20% decline over 3 generations of its subpopulations in 13 protected areas, from 1999 to 2014; the largest protected subpopulation in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park lost an estimated 15-20% of its population.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the coastal belt of the Cape, almost at sea level.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
More Mammals Species
Abbott's Duiker EN
Abbott's Gibbon EN
Addax CR
African Elephant EN
African Forest Elephant CR
African Wild Ass CR
Browse all Mammals →