Sharpe's Grysbok
Raphicerus sharpei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderArtiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates and Cetaceans)
- FamilyBovidae (Bovids)
- GenusRaphicerus (Grysboks and Steenboks)
- SpeciesRaphicerus sharpei (Sharpe's Grysbok)
About the Sharpe's Grysbok
Sharpe's or northern grysbok (Raphicerus sharpei) is a small, shy, solitary antelope that is found from tropical to south-eastern Africa. They are found in the Transvaal (South Africa), the Caprivi Strip (Namibia), Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania to Lake Victoria.
It is similar in size to the gray duiker, but has a stockier body and shaggy fur over the hindquarters. It stands about 20" (45–60 cm) at the shoulders and weighs only 7–11.5 kg. Its coat is reddish-brown streaked with white; eye-rings, muzzle, throat and underside are off-white. The males have stubby horns, which are widely spaced. Sharpe's grysbok has a short, deep muzzle with large mouth and heavy molars for grinding. The short neck and head on a long-legged body result in a high-rumped posture when browsing.
Although widespread, Sharpe's grysbok is infrequently seen. Males and females seem to form brief associations, but the species is usually encountered singly. Territory is marked with dung middens. Their habitat is rocky hill country, but preferring fertile zones on the lower slopes. They are nocturnal browsers and spend the day in the protective... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sharpe's Grysbok in Kafue National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kafue National Park
Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
Puku
Kobus vardonii
Northern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Roan Antelope
Hippotragus equinus
Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus
Greater Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Lechwe
Kobus leche
Sable Antelope
Hippotragus niger
Blue Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 5 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 7 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sharpe's Grysbok in Kafue National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Sharpe's Grysbok sighting in Kafue National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sharpe's Grysbok in Kafue National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Sharpe's Grysbok in Kafue National Park in our monthly data.