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 Kruger National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kruger National Park
Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Greater Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Blue Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Northern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
Nyala
Tragelaphus angasii
Klipspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus
Bush Duiker
Sylvicapra grimmia
Tsessebe
Damaliscus lunatus
Sable Antelope
Hippotragus niger
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 Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sharpe's Grysbok sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 94 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sharpe's Grysbok in Kruger National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Sharpe's Grysbok in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.